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Temperature drops sharply as cold wave grips Chuadanga
The mercury plunged by five degree Celsius within a day in Chuadanga, ushering in the second cold wave of 2025
Chuadanga, Jan 9 - The mercury plunged by five degree Celsius within a day in Chuadanga, ushering in the second cold wave of 2025.
On Thursday morning, the district recorded the season's lowest temperature at 9.4 degrees Celsius, accompanied by 95 percent humidity, according to the Chuadanga Meteorological office.
The severe cold and biting winds from the north have disrupted normal life, hitting the vulnerable hardest. Jaminur Rahman, in charge of the local observatory, said that the temperature recorded on Wednesday was 14.4 degree Celsius, marking a significant drop in just 24 hours.
The chilling weather has made life particularly difficult for laborers and low-income families. Ashraful Islam, a tea shop owner in Chuadanga town, shared his struggles. "It's extremely cold and sales have plummeted as people avoid venturing out," he added.
Similarly, Habu Mia, a second-hand clothing vendor, noted a shift in demand. "Sales were slow at the start of winter, but they have picked up as the cold intensified," he mentioned.
The Chuadanga district administration is distributing warm clothing, including blankets, to support those in need. Deputy Commissioner Zahirul Islam assured that efforts are underway to reach cold-stricken individuals.
The lowest temperature recorded in Chuadanga this season was 8.7 degrees Celsius. The district experienced its all-time lowest temperature of 3.9 degree Celsius on January 9, 2013.-UNB