Dhaka, July 4 -- Scanty rainfall in June has dealt a dual blow to Bangladesh's agriculture and public health, exposing the country's growing vulnerability to climate change.Geographic

Experts warn that shifting weather patterns are increasingly disrupting farming activities and escalating health risks across the nation.

According to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD), June recorded just 318 millimetres of rainfall this year, about 29.4 per cent below the long-term average. This marks the fourth consecutive year of below-normal June rainfall, following deficits of 19.3 per cent in 2025 and lower-than-average precipitation in both 2024 and 2023.

Compounding the dry spell, three mild to moderate heat waves swept the country la...