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extreme-heat Extreme Heat Risk in Dhaka, Bangladesh

Risk Level: Extreme — Score 9/10

Risk: 9Historical: 10

Key Risk Factors

  • High risk rating for Dhaka based on ThinkHazard (Extreme heat)
  • 7 events on record in proximity
  • 1 event(s) in the last 12 months
  • History of dangerous heat waves and extreme temperatures

Peak season: June-September

Last significant event: Extreme Heat - India (2025-04-24) — 1,445,538,700 people exposed

Highest Risk Cities for Extreme Heats

1
Chicago, IL
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
2
Houston, TX
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
3
Phoenix, AZ
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
4
Philadelphia, PA
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
5
Dallas, TX
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
6
Las Vegas, NV
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
7
Tucson, AZ
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
8
Mesa, AZ
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
9
Mumbai, India
Risk: 9Historical: 10
10
Shanghai, China
Risk: 9Historical: 5
Dhaka is not in the top 10 for extreme heat risk among tracked cities.

How Dhaka Compares

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Notable Extreme Heat Events Near Dhaka

Extreme Cold - Northern and Central Bangladesh

January 11, 2018 — WARNING

Impact data not available

Extreme Heat - Southeast Asia and South Asia

April 19, 2023 — WARNING

Impact data not available

Extreme Heat - India

April 23, 2025 — WARNING

1,445,538,700 people exposed; $6,103,652M capital exposed

Extreme Heat - Northern India

May 19, 2024 — WARNING

875,143,200 people exposed; $3,102,855M capital exposed

Extreme Heat - China

July 21, 2022 — WARNING

Impact data not available

Extreme Heat Preparedness Tips

  • 1.Stay hydrated — drink water regularly even if you don’t feel thirsty
  • 2.Avoid outdoor activities during peak heat hours (10 AM – 4 PM)
  • 3.Know the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke
  • 4.Check on elderly neighbors and those without air conditioning
  • 5.Never leave children or pets in a parked vehicle

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