Panchagarh Shivers at Season's lowest 6.8°C

Dense fog blanketed the district overnight, resembling heavy rainfall in its intensity, and continued into the morning hours, leaving roads and pathways shrouded in mist. 

Visibility remained severely limited as biting cold swept across the region, forcing residents to endure harsh winter conditions.

At 9 am, the Tetulia Weather Observation Centre recorded the 6.8 degree Celsius reading, which the Meteorological Office confirmed as the season's lowest here. 

Officials noted that temperatures between 6.1 degree Celsius and 8 degree Celsius indicate a moderate cold wave, which is currently affecting the area.

The day before, the minimum temperature was 9.2 degree Celsius, while the maximum reached 18.5 degree Celsius. 

Over recent days, the severity of winter has intensified, disrupting daily life. As night falls, the cold becomes more biting, and thick fog continues to cover roads until late morning, with little sign of sunlight.

Low-income and working-class residents are bearing the brunt of the cold. Many laborers are unable to reach work on time, while drivers struggle to navigate foggy roads, often keeping headlights on well into the morning. 

To ward off the chill, locals are resorting to burning straw and firewood.

Senior observer Jitendranath Roy of the Tetulia Weather Observation Centre said on Friday, humidity stood at 100 percent, with wind speeds of 10-12 kilometers per hour. He cautioned that such cold conditions may persist throughout January, reports BSS.