Weather: Wintry chill to ease; mercury falls to 6oC in Tetulia

Cold winter cannot prevent these old people from coming out for work.

Dhaka, Jan 31 - Mild to moderate cold wave is sweeping over Rangpur division of Bangladesh and the districts of Gopalgonj, Mymensingh, Feni,

Moulvibazar, Rajshahi, Pabna, Noagaon, Jashore, Chuadanga and Barishal and

the region of Sitakunda and it may abate at some places.

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

said a met release issued for 24-hour commencing at 9 am today.

Moderate to thick fog may occur over river basins and north-western part

and light to moderate fog may occur elsewhere over the country during

midnight to morning.

Night temperature may rise by 1-2 degrees Celsius and day temperature may

rise slightly over the country.

Trough of Westerly low lies over Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and adjoining

area.

Ridge of Sub-continental high extends up to Bihar and adjoining area.

Seasonal low lies over South Bay.

Country's maximum temperature on Sunday was recorded 24.1 degrees Celsius

at Khepupara and minimum temperature today was 6.0 degrees Celsius at

Tetulia.

Monday's sun sets at 5.44 PM and Tuesday's sun rises at 6.40 AM at Dhaka. – News Desk with Agency