Dhaka, April 5 -- Bangladesh is likely to experience one or two severe heat waves in the current month, said Met office .

In its long-range weather outlook for April, Bangladesh Meteorological Department said 2-4 mild (36-38.9)degC/moderate (38-39.9)degC and 1-2 severe (40-41.9)degC heat waves are likely over the country this month.

Rainfall is likely to be below normal over the country, it said.

Besides, 1-2 Low Pressure System are likely to form over the Bay of Bengal and one of them may intensify into a depression or cyclone.

It also predicted 5-7 days light or moderate thunderstorms with hail and 1-3 days of severe thunderstorms with hail at places over the country during the period.

Day and night temperature is likely to be abov...