Cold Wave Likely to Continue for 2-3 Days

Desk Report

Published: 21 Jan 2023, 01:36 pm

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A mild to moderate cold wave is sweeping over parts of the country and it may continue for two to three days more, said Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) on Saturday, reports UNB.

Monwar Hossain, a meteorologist of BMD, said temperatures may rise after Tuesday.

According to the regular bulletin of Met office, “Mild to moderate cold wave is sweeping over Rangpur division and the districts of Faridpur, Madaripur, Gopalganj, Rajshahi, Pabna, Naogaon, Sirajganj, Moulvibazar, Rangamati, Feni, Chuadanga, Jashore, Kushtia, Barishal and Bhola, and it may abate in some places.”

Moderate to thick fog may occur at places over the river basins and light to moderate fog may occur at places elsewhere over the country from midnight to Sunday morning, it said.

The lowest temperature in the country was recorded at 6.5 degrees Celsius in Tetulia of Panchagarh on Saturday, while the highest temperature was recorded at 29 degrees Celsius in Teknaf of Cox’s Bazar on Friday.

The weather may remain dry with a temporary partly cloudy sky over the country. Night temperature may rise by 1-2 degrees Celsius and day temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country.

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