Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has issued a forecast for the upcoming weeks, confirming that there is no likelihood of a severe cold wave across the country this month.
However, it has been noted that mild cold spells may affect the northern districts.
Furthermore, the department has indicated that cold weather is expected to set in across the country starting in January.
The announcement was made in a weather update issued on Wednesday (25 December).
According to the forecast, there is no possibility of an intense cold wave this December. However, beginning January, the entire nation is likely to experience cold waves, which will result in a drop in temperatures.
The forecast further suggests that in some regions, the sun may be visible towards the end of the day, though the northern districts are expected to remain covered in fog.
In the meantime, the northern district of Panchagarh, specifically in Tentulia, has already experienced a mild cold wave, with temperatures dropping to approximately 9°C.
The weather forecast also indicates that the sky across the country may remain temporarily partly cloudy, with dry conditions expected to prevail.
However, light rain or drizzle is possible in isolated areas of the Khulna, Barishal, and Chattogram divisions. Additionally, light to moderate fog may develop in some areas from midnight onwards.
The synoptic situation suggests that an extended part of the subcontinental high-pressure system stretches up to West Bengal and nearby areas.
Meanwhile, the usual seasonal low-pressure area is located over the southern Bay of Bengal, with its extended part stretching up to the northern Bay of Bengal.
