The minimum temperature in Dinajpur on Saturday has dropped to 10.1°C.
This information was provided by the Dinajpur Meteorological Office on Saturday.
This is the lowest temperature recorded in Dinajpur this season.
Besides, the humidity level is 93%, and the wind speed is 1km/h.
Tofazzal Hossain, in charge of the Dinajpur Meteorological Office, said that this month will experience intense cold, possibly accompanied by cold waves.
Although the sun appears during the day, the cold persists.
Dense fog, chilly winds from the north, and freezing temperatures prevail from evening to morning.
Vehicles are forced to use headlights to navigate through the fog.
The poor and working-class people, unable to afford warm clothes, are suffering the most.
Many laborers are unable to start work early in the morning due to the severe cold.
Meanwhile, road accidents are increasing due to the dense fog.
Children and elderly individuals are being admitted to hospitals with cold-related illnesses such as breathing difficulties, pneumonia, and bronchitis.
People living near riverbanks are enduring harsh conditions, particularly those with low income.
There is a call for the government to distribute warm clothes to alleviate their suffering.