No major cold wave likely for rest of January: BMD

Despite it being the peak winter season, much of the country is not experiencing severe cold, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) said, adding that the likelihood of a major cold wave for the rest of January is slim.

On Saturday, the country’s lowest temperature was recorded at 9 degrees Celsius in Tetulia of Panchagarh.

According to meteorological standards, temperatures between 8.1 degrees Celsius and 10 degrees Celsius are considered a mild cold wave. However, the Met office does not officially declare a cold wave if such temperatures are recorded only in isolated areas.

Although three districts in the northern region experienced a cold wave on Friday, the situation improved slightly on Saturday.

Meteorologist AKM Nazmul Haque said temperatures across the country may remain almost unchanged for the next two days.

After that, temperatures are likely to rise gradually, he added, noting that there are no clear indications of a new cold wave at least until 26 January.

The BMD has not yet confirmed whether cold conditions will intensify again towards the end of the month, but if the current warming trend continues, the chances of another cold wave in January remain low.