The intensity of the heat is increasing, and the heat wave is intense to very intense throughout the country. The temperature rose to 42 degrees in the room. Even in the capital, the maximum temperature has risen to 40 degrees Celsius. There is no relief in the intense heat, the public life is in a state of panic. The heat is so intense that a heat alert has been issued.
In such a situation, people are also curious about how much the temperature has increased, whether it has decreased even a little or not. Frequently everyone is looking at the mobile phone and checking the temperature calculation. At the time of writing this report, when searching on Google, the temperature showed 38, but next to it, it says that it feels like 42.
This feels like or perceived temperature, what is it really? At this time of summer, the Phils-like temperature is higher than the specific temperature calculated for any area. This is how Google says the temperature in Dhaka is 38, but it feels like 42, that is, four degrees higher!
If you want to know the temperature of a specific area on Google, it shows the calculation at the top. But just below the temperature, in small print, ‘Feels Like’. Another account of temperature is given there.
This supposed 42 degree heat is a guide to how hot people will feel, regardless of the temperature. According to Britain’s Met Office, Phils Like is measured by predicting the likely temperature in an area, measuring humidity and wind speed in that area.
Temperature refers to the air temperature of a particular area. But it’s not just the wind that’s out on the streets, other factors affect the temperature. Due to the humidity and movement of the air, it feels hotter or colder than the original temperature. The environment also has a big impact on it.
As this feels like or perceived temperature is higher during summer, it is just the opposite during winter. Even if the temperature is 15 degrees Celsius, its ‘feels like’ reaches 10 degrees Celsius. That is, the people of that area are actually feeling cold like 10 degrees Celsius.
How does air humidity and wind speed affect perceived temperature? According to meteorologists, more humidity in the air leads to more perspiration. But it takes longer for that sweat to mix with the steam. The body can’t cool down, so the heat is a bit too much. The amount of discomfort also increases.
Again, whatever the temperature of the air, if the flow is high, i.e. the wind blows, the temperature is felt to be lower. That also affects the feeling of heat. Feels Like Measurements measure wind speed five feet above the ground. That account is published. It is also written in Google.
There is no sign of the heat wave abating for now. The weather office could not give news of relief. Rather scary news, the heat will continue throughout April. The mercury may rise further. There may be a little rain here and there, but it will not reduce the intensity of the heat. More fear, there is no relief from heatstroke even in May.
The ‘feels like’ is also increasing with the increase in temperature. Many say that this year’s heat may break the precedent of many years. Hahotash for rain has started across the country. Neighboring West Bengal in India also experiences similar temperature and weather conditions.
While India and Bangladesh are burning with heat, the desert countries of the United Arab Emirates and the rough countries of Saudi Arabia are raining in torrents. There is so much rain that the country’s roads are submerged and the situation is like flooding. Again, Europe is witnessing an unusual flood, which was beyond their imagination at one time.