Panchagarh shivers as temperature drops
Panchagarh district is experiencing a mild cold wave. Photo: UNB
Shivering cold has gripped the residents of the Panchagarh district with the temperature dropping to 9.4 degrees Celsius.
The temperature, recorded at 6 am at 9.8 degrees Celsius, dipped further to 9.4 degrees by 9 am on Sunday, according to Jitendranath Roy, in charge of the Tetulia Weather Observation Center.
The region is experiencing a mild cold wave, he added.
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Despite sunshine, the biting cold has been hampering the daily life of people.
Although daytime temperatures have risen slightly due to sunlight, the chill intensifies in the afternoon, said locals.
Vehicles have been using headlights even during the day as the dense fog has reduced visibility.
Many residents, especially low-income workers, had to venture out despite the severe cold.
