8.5˚C temperature recorded in Tentulia

Severe cold weather continues to intensify in Tentulia upazila of Panchagrah.

The lowest temperature of the country was recorded at 8.5 degrees Celsius in the upazila on Thursday, said Md Russel Shah, officer in-charge of Tentulia Weather Observation Centre.

The cold wave intensifies more at nights in comparison of days, the official added.

The cold air coming from Himalaya mountains and dense fog are making sufferings to the people, specially to poor people, in the area.

Children and elderly people have been affected in various cold-related diseases.

SIS/MUS