Panchagarh Correspondent

Panchagarh, the northernmost district of the country, recorded the season’s lowest temperature at 7.3 degrees Celsius in the 24 hours ending at 9:00am today, as a moderate cold wave swept through the region.

The temperature marked a sharp drop from 9.5 degrees Celsius recorded the previous day, said Jitendranath Ray, assistant officer at the local weather observatory.

“The icy winds from the Himalayas, coupled with clear skies, have intensified the cold in the northern districts,” he added. The weather is expected to remain similar over the next few days.

According to the meteorological department, temperatures between 8-10 degrees Celsius indicate a mild cold wave, 6-8 degrees Celsius a moderate cold wave, and below 6 degrees Celsius a severe cold wave.

To address the situation, district administrations in some northern districts, including Panchagarh, have begun distributing warm clothing to affected individuals. Local authorities have also urged affluent residents to step up and assist the cold-stricken population alongside government efforts.