Cold wave may persist for couple of more days

The mild cold wave that started sweeping over parts of the country after a sudden temperature dip yesterday would persist for a couple of days and is likely to worsen and spread to adjacent areas, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD).

The cold wave started sweeping over Rajshahi and Rangpur divisions and Tangail, Sreemangal, Jessore, Chuadanga, and Kumarkhali regions, read a forecast on BMD website.

 “Moderate to thick fog may occur over the river basins and adjoining area & light to moderate fog may occur elsewhere over the country during mid night till noon,” it added.

Forecasting officers said the average temperature would drop by 1-2 degrees Celsius today in most regions.

Rajshahi and Syedpur were the coldest yesterday with the temperature hitting 8.4 degrees Celsius while Teknaf remained the warmest with 26.5 degrees Celsius, they said.

Wednesday's rainfall could be the reason behind the cold spell, they added.