A mild to moderate cold wave is sweeping over parts of the country, and it may continue, Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) said on Friday evening.
Rangpur division and the districts of Faridpur, Madaripur, Gopalgonj, Rajshahi, Pabna, Naogaon, Sirajganj, Moulvibazar, Rangamati, Comilla, Feni, Jessore, Chuadanga, Kushtia, Barisal and Bhola are feeling the bite of low temperatures.
Temperature between 8 to 10°C is considered a mild cold wave, 6 to 8°C a moderate cold wave, and less than 6°C a severe cold wave.
The lowest temperature in the country was recorded at 5.6°C in Sylhet's Sreemangal in 24 hours till 6pm on Friday. The highest temperature was recorded at 29°C in Teknaf during this time.
Besides, moderate to thick fog may occur at places over the river basins and light to moderate fog may occur at places elsewhere over the country from midnight till morning.
"The weather may remain dry with the temporary partly cloudy sky over the country. Night temperature may remain nearly unchanged and day temperature may rise slightly over the country," the BMD said.
