Winter chill begins in Panchagarh, temperature drops to 15 degrees

The feeling of winter is slowly growing in Panchagarh, the northern district. The chilly morning breeze and the cold nights are bringing the first signs of winter. But the daytime picture is different. After the sun rises, the intense heat makes it feel warm.

At 6 this morning, the Tetulia weather observatory recorded a minimum temperature of 15 degrees Celsius. At that time the humidity in the air was 100 percent. The previous day, Sunday, the district's maximum temperature was 32 degrees Celsius.

In different parts of the district, the cold is felt more in the early morning and after the evening. Dew is gathering on the grass and leaves, especially in the villages. Fog is also seen in some places. After the evening, many people are using warm clothes. Old quilts and blankets are being taken out in preparation for winter.

With the cold of the morning and night and the heat of the day, the people of the district are experiencing a different kind of weather.

With the change in weather, patients are coming to hospitals with cold, cough, fever and various respiratory problems. Relatives of patients say these symptoms are seen more among children and the elderly.

Patients are receiving treatment for these symptoms at the Panchagarh Modern Sadar Hospital and various other health centres.

Asif Ali, a relative of a patient who came to the hospital for treatment, said the cold has felt stronger in the morning and at night for the past few days. The child in his family has developed a cold and cough. They first tried treating the child at home, but later brought him to the hospital.

Habib Hasan, another man, said it feels hot in the sun during the day, but it stays cold in the morning and at night. His body cannot adjust to this change in the weather. He has been suffering from fever and cough for several days, so he has come to the hospital to consult a doctor.

Doctors say that during this change of season, special care is needed for children and the elderly. To protect against the cold, it is important to wear warm clothes as needed, stay clean and follow personal hygiene rules. If symptoms such as fever, cough or breathing difficulty appear, a doctor should be consulted without delay.

Jitendranath Roy, the officer-in-charge of the Tetulia weather observatory, said the minimum temperature recorded in Tetulia at 6 this morning was 15 degrees Celsius. At that time the amount of water vapour in the air was 100 percent. The previous day's maximum temperature was 32 degrees Celsius.

The Meteorological Department has forecast a fall in temperature across the country today, as in Panchagarh. In its five-day forecast issued on Sunday evening, the department said there is a possibility that night temperatures across the country will fall by 1 to 2 degrees Celsius today, Monday.