Mild cold wave sweeping over parts of country

Night and day temperature may rise slightly over the country. Cold day condition is likely to prevail at many places over the country.

Mild cold wave is sweeping over the districts of Madaripur, Gopalganj, Dinajpur, Barishal and Bhola and it may abate from some  places, said a met office forecast for the next 24hours begins from 9am Monday.

Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country, said the forecast.

Moderate to thick fog may occur over the country during midnight to morning and it may continue till noon at places. Air navigation, inland river transport and road communication may disrupt temporarily due to fog.

Night and day temperature may rise slightly over the country. Cold day condition is likely to prevail at many places over the country.

Country's maximum temperature on Sunday was recorded 27.1 degree Celsius at Teknaf in Cox's Bazar district while Monday's minimum temperature 09.0 degree Celsius was recorded at Barishal district.

Ridge of sub-continental high extends up to West Bengal and adjoining area. Seasonal low lies over the South Bay, extending its trough to the North Bay.

The sun sets at 05.32pm Monday and rises at 06.44am tomorrow in the capital.