The temperature in the capital Dhaka on Monday dropped to 12.1 degrees Celsius, the lowest in the city so far this winter.

Meteorologist Md Omar Faruq confirmed the matter.

Meanwhile, a mild cold wave is sweeping over Rangpur and Rajshahi divisions and the districts of Jashore, Kushtia, Chuadanga, Tangail, Madaripur, and Kishoreganj and it may continue, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) said in a forecast for the next 72 hours commencing at 9am today.

The lowest temperature – 8.1 degrees Celsius – was recorded in Badalgachi upazila of Naogaon and Dinajpur, while the highest temperature – 27.6 degrees Celsius – was recorded in Teknaf upazila of Cox’s Bazar, according to the Met office.

Temperature between 8 and 10 degrees Celsius is considered a mild cold wave, 6 and 8 degrees Celsius a moderate cold wave, 4 and 6 degrees Celsius a severe cold wave, and less than 4 degrees Celsius a very severe cold wave.

Moderate to thick fog may occur over the country from midnight to morning and it may continue till noon at places. Air navigation, inland river transport, and road communication may be disrupted due to thick fog, read the forecast.

The weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country.

Night temperature may fall by 1-2 degrees Celsius and day temperature may drop slightly over the country, the BMD predicted.

Rain is likely to occur at one or two places over Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal, and Chattogram divisions on Wednesday, the forecast added.

Source: BBC

BDST: 1336 HRS, JAN 22, 2024
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