Dense fog blankets Lalmonirhat as signs of winter emerge
Rural landscapes across five upazilas of the northern district of Lalmonirhat have been blanketed in a thick veil of fog before dawn over the past few days, showing clear signs of approaching winter.
According to the Rajarhat Weather Office, the minimum temperature was recorded at 21.4°C at 9 am today ( 03 November), with humidity at 93 percent, indicating an ongoing seasonal transition.
Auto-rickshaw driver Rajen Adhikari from Duhuli area under Sadar upazila said, "I went out early in the morning, but the thick fog made it hard to see the roads. I had to drive carefully."
Meanwhile, villagers have begun preparing for winter as quilts, blankets, and covers are being taken out in homes. While the daytime sun remains bright, the cold intensifies after sunset, particularly around midnight.
Local resident Rubel Islam said that light fog had been appearing in the evenings over the past few days, but today (03 November) the entire area was covered in dense mist. "The sun hasn't been visible since 8 am," he added.
Subal Chandra Sarkar, acting officer at the Rajarhat Weather Observatory, said recent rains have heightened the cold. "The morning fog and chill indicate the seasonal shift, and temperatures may drop further in the coming days," he said.
