Dense fog engulfs Dhaka as temperature drops to 13.5°C

Dhaka remained shrouded in dense fog from early Friday morning, as the temperature dropped to the low 13-degree range, intensifying the winter chill in the capital.

From dawn on Friday, a thick blanket of fog covered different parts of the city, reducing visibility and giving the impression of mist falling like rain.

As it was a weekly holiday, streets were relatively quiet, though those who ventured out for urgent work faced significant discomfort due to the biting cold.

Because of the dense fog, vehicles were seen moving with headlights on, and reports of slow traffic were received from several areas.

Meanwhile, the Meteorological Department has offered some relief regarding Dhaka’s winter conditions, saying that daytime temperatures may rise slightly, which could ease the feeling of cold.

In its forecast issued for the six-hour period starting from 7:00am on Friday, the weather office said the sky may remain temporarily partly cloudy, with dry weather likely to prevail. Moderate to dense fog may persist during this period, while winds from the north or northwest may blow at speeds of 5 to 10 kilometres per hour.

Day temperatures are expected to increase slightly.

At 6:00am, Dhaka’s temperature was recorded at 13.6 degrees celsius, with humidity at 95%.

The city’s minimum temperature for the day was recorded at 13.5 degrees celsius.