A mild cold wave is sweeping over Kurigram again as the temperature suddenly dropped below 9 degrees Celsius in the district, causing suffering to the poor and vulnerable. Although temperatures had stayed above 10 degrees Celsius for several days, they fell to 8.7 degrees Celsius by 9:00 am on Thursday, according to Subal Chandra Sarkar, head of the Rajarhat weather observatory in Kurigram, reports bdnews24.com. Despite the cold, labourers are continuing to work in the fields as the Boro paddy planting season is underway in the district. Aslam, a rickshaw driver in the area, also lamented the sudden drop in the temperature, which has led to fewer passengers. The drop in temperature will be temporary, said Subal, adding that the mercury is likely to rise once it starts raining.

Source: bd News24 February 08, 2024 15:10 UTC