Cold waves may return in country after 9 January: BMD
Fog would prevail throughout the month
Severe cold waves are expected to hit parts of northern and southwestern Bangladesh, including Jashore, Chuadanga, Khulna, and Barishal, in mid-January, with mild to moderate cold waves predicted to return after 9 January.
"Mild to moderate cold wave is likely to occur after Thursday in the country again," Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicted today (5 January).
Fog would prevail throughout the month.
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One to two moderate to severe cold waves are likely to take place over west, northwest, north and northeastern parts of the country in the current month, BMD Meteorologist Muhammad Abul Kalam Mallik told BSS.
Besides, in the middle of the current month, severe cold waves may sweep the northern and southwestern parts of the country," said the Met office.
The temperature may rise slightly for the next two to three days due to the appearance of the Sun, met office sources said, adding that however, people may suffer from cold, especially in the morning and night.
"Mild cold wave is currently sweeping over the Panchagarh district. Mild to moderate cold waves may return after 9 January. Temperatures may come down to 10 degrees Celsius during that time in some parts of the country," BMD Meteorologist Muhammad Abul Kalam Mallik said.
According to the BMD's monthly outlook for January published on Wednesday, the entire country, particularly northern region, is reeling under a sharp drop in temperature as the sun appears lately due to dense fog.
Besides, people may witness two to three mild to moderate cold waves elsewhere over the country in January.
BMD today predicted that weather may remain dry over the country for the next 24 hours, beginning this morning.
"Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country", said the forecast which begins at 9am.
Ridge of sub-continental high extends up to West Bengal and adjoining area. Seasonal low lies over South Bay, extending its trough to Northeast Bay.
Moderate to dense fog may occur over the country from midnight to morning. Air navigation, inland river transport and road communication may disrupt temporarily due to dense fog.
Night and day temperatures may rise slightly over the country.
Country's minimum temperature today was recorded 9.7 degrees celsius at Tetulia in Rangpur division and 15 degrees celsius at Dhaka city.
Ferry movement on the Paturia-Daulatdia route in the Padma River remained suspended from the early hours of today due to poor visibility as the dense fog blanketed the river route, Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Corporation (BIWTC) Patura Ghat sources said.
Deputy General Manager (DGM) BIWTC Paturia Ghat Nasir Mahmud Chowdhury said ferry services on the Paturia-Daulatdia route had been suspended since 1am Sunday.
Aricha-Kazirhat ferry services were also suspended for dense fog.
