A mild to moderate cold wave is sweeping over parts of the country, and it may continue, Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) said this evening.
Rangpur division and the districts of Faridpur, Madaripur, Gopalgonj, Rajshahi, Pabna, Naogaon, Sirajgonj, Moulvibazar, Rangamati, Cumilla, Feni, Jashore, Chuadanga, Kushtia, Barishal and Bhola are feeling the bite of low temperatures.
Temperature between 8 to 10 degrees Celsius is considered a mild cold wave, 6 to 8 degrees Celsius a moderate cold wave, and less than 6 degrees Celsius a severe cold wave.
The lowest temperature in the country was recorded at 5.6 degrees Celsius in Sylhet's Srimangal in 24 hours till 6pm today (Friday). The highest temperature was recorded at 29 degrees Celsius in Teknaf during this time.
Besides, 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 till morning.
"The weather may remain dry with the temporary partly cloudy sky over the country. Night temperature may remain nearly unchanged and day temperature may rise slightly over the country," the BMD said.
Source: United News of Bangladesh