The lowest temperature in the country, 9.5°C, was recorded on Monday in Dinajpur.
For the past week, temperatures have fluctuated between 10°C and 12°C.
At night, drizzle-like rain and fog persist, while daytime brings some relief as the sun shines through. The northward winds are blowing at a speed of 3 kilometers per hour.
Dense fog, cold winds, and biting temperatures have severely disrupted daily life, especially for low-income individuals who are facing immense difficulty. Due to the fog, vehicles are running with headlights on, even during the day.
Laborers and low-income people, unable to afford warm clothing, are struggling to go to work in the morning, facing significant hardship.
Tofazzal Hossain, in charge of the Dinajpur Meteorological Office, stated that this temperature is expected to continue for the next few days.
People are avoiding going outside unless absolutely necessary. While there is some movement during the day, streets and roads empty out by the afternoon.
Agricultural workers are unable to go to the fields or perform their tasks due to the severe cold, causing significant disruptions.
Dr. Moshiur Rahman, a pediatric specialist at Dinajpur Children’s Hospital, reported that weather-related illnesses are most common among children and the elderly.
Doctors and nurses are struggling to treat patients, with children and elderly individuals affected by conditions such as diarrhea, pneumonia, and respiratory problems.
