Temperature drops, cold wave to continue

Rain occurred in different places of the country including the capital Dhaka on Thursday.

As a result, temperature has dropped, and the cold wave sweeping over all over the country will continue.

According to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD), rain, cold wave may further drop temperature across country as parts of the capital along with a few places of Khulna and Barishal divisions experienced light to moderate rain on Thursday.

Cold wave is sweeping over all over the country, especially over Rajshahi, Rangpur and Sylhet divisions.

In Chuadanga, 19.4 mm rainfall was recorded till 8am on Thursday while the lowest temperature was recorded 8.0 degrees Celsius at Dinajpur.

“There is possibility of rain Friday at one or two places over Dhaka, Barisal and Chattogram divisions, and it is likely to subside from Saturday. The night temperature is likely to drop, and the day temperature may rise as the sun may be visible from Sunday,” a meteorologist said.