Time Digital report: A mild cold wave is sweeping Panchagarh and Rajshahi districts as lowest minimum temperatures have been recorded so far in these regions.
The daily minimum temperature in Panchagarh was recorded at 9.5°C at 6:00am on Saturday while that of Rajshahi at 9.6°C, said Kamal Hossain, officer-in-charge of Rajshahi Met Office.
He said that temperature had been decreasing in the region for the past two days due to low pressure.
The daily minimum temperature in Rajshahi district was recorded at 11.5 °C on Thursday while it was 13.6°C on Wednesday.
Temperature between 8°C and 10°C is considered a mild cold wave, while that between 6°C and 8°C a moderate cold wave, and below 6°C is a severe cold wave, said the MET official.
Kamal Hossain said that a mild cold wave had started in Rajshahi on Saturday and temperature would decrease gradually.
A light to moderate fog may occur at places from midnight to morning, he added.
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