Thousands in heatwave-hit Bangladesh pray for rain

Bangladeshis gathered in prayer for rain amidst a severe heatwave, leading to school closures nationwide. Climate change research indicates longer, more intense heatwaves. Dhaka's weather bureau reports temperatures 4-5 degrees Celsius above the 30-year average. Muslim worshippers gathered in city mosques and rural fields to pray for relief from the scorching heat, which forecasters expect to continue for at least another week.