Dhaka, Jan 06 (V7N)- The intensity of winter has increased across the country, with Rajshahi recording the season’s lowest temperature of 7 degrees Celsius on Tuesday (January 6).

According to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD), this temperature has broken the previous lowest record of the season, which was 7.5 degrees Celsius recorded in Gopalganj on December 31.

At present, a mild to moderate cold wave is sweeping over 10 districts of the country. These include Rajshahi, Pabna, Bogra, Dinajpur, Nilphamari, Panchagarh, Rangamati, Jessore, Kushtia and Chuadanga.

In contrast, the highest temperature of the day—26.6 degrees Celsius—was recorded in Teknaf, a southern coastal city. As a result, a significant temperature gap has emerged between the northern and southern regions of the country.

Although the minimum temperature has decreased nationwide, the temperature in the capital Dhaka has risen slightly compared to the previous day.

Meteorologists said such temperature fluctuations may continue for the next three to four days. However, there is a possibility that temperatures may begin to rise from January 10 or 11.

According to the Meteorological Department’s classification:

  • 8.1–10°C is considered a mild cold wave

  • 6.1–8°C a moderate cold wave

  • 4.1–6°C a severe cold wave

  • Below 4°C a very severe cold wave

Meanwhile, the long-term weather outlook for January indicates that at least five cold waves may hit the country this month, one of which could turn severe.

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