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PANCHAGARH, Dec 11, 2025 (BSS) - A mild cold wave has begun sweeping across the district as temperatures in the northern border district continue to fall faster than elsewhere in the country. 

The mercury dipped to 8.9oC on Thursday, the lowest temperature so far this season, according to the Meteorological Department.

The severity of winter in the district is increasing, with temperatures dropping steadily over the past week. 

According to the Meteorological Office, Thursday morning's minimum temperature fell to 8.9oC, marking a significant dip from the consistent 10oC recorded over the last five days.

The temperature was measured at 9:00 am on Thursday (December 11) at the Tentulia Meteorological Observatory, where air humidity stood at 78 percent. 

On Wednesday, the minimum temperature at the same time was 10.4oC, with 77 percent humidity. The highest temperature recorded on Wednesday was 28.2oC.

Meanwhile, dense fog has been blanketing the region from night until morning, reducing visibility and disrupting daily activities. As the cold intensifies, the suffering of local residents-especially low-income workers-has increased. 

Many are struggling to leave their homes for work in the fields and riverside ghats, braving the bone-chilling cold. To stay warm, people have been burning straw along roadsides, in front of homes, and near tea stalls.

Children, elderly, and the sick are reportedly the most affected by the ongoing cold wave, while poorer families face a growing shortage of warm clothing.

Jitendranath Roy, Officer-in-Charge of the Tentulia Meteorological Observatory, confirmed the temperature drop and stated that conditions in Panchagarh now fall under the category of a mild cold wave, characterized by temperatures between 8oC and 10oC.
    
He added that temperatures may continue to fall throughout December, with the possibility of a moderate cold wave emerging later in the month.