Temperature drops sharply

The mercury plunged by five degrees Celsius within a day in Chuadanga, ushering in the second cold wave of 2025.

On Thursday morning, the district recorded the season's lowest temperature at 9.4 degrees Celsius, accompanied by 95 per cent humidity, according to the Chuadanga Meteorological office, reports UNB.

The severe cold and biting winds from the north have disrupted normal life, hitting the vulnerable hardest. Jaminur Rahman, in charge of the local observatory, said that the temperature recorded on Wednesday was 14.4 degrees Celsius, marking a significant drop in just 24 hours.

The chilling weather has made life particularly difficult for labourers and low-income families. Ashraful Islam, a tea shop owner in Chuadanga town, shared his struggles. "It's extremely cold and sales have plummeted as people avoid venturing out," he said.

Similarly, Habu Mia, a second-hand clothing vendor, noted a shift in demand. "Sales were slow at the start of winter, but they have picked up as the cold intensified," he mentioned.

The Chuadanga district administration is distributing warm clothing, including blankets, to support those in need. Deputy Commissioner Zahirul Islam said efforts were underway to reach cold-stricken individuals.

The lowest temperature recorded in Chuadanga this season was 8.7 degrees Celsius. The district experienced its lowest temperature of 3.9 degrees Celsius on January 9, 2013.