Mercury dips to 8 degree Celsius in Jashore

The lowest temperature was recorded on Friday in Jashore for the second consecutive day with 8 degree Celsius.

Mercury dropped to 8 degree Celsius in Jashore today, said a bulletin of Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) issued in the morning.

However, Jashore registered the lowest at 07.08 degree Celsius on Thursday.

The bulletin said mild cold waves are sweeping over the districts of Gopalganj, Rajshahi, Pabna, Panchagarh, Jashore, Chuadanga and Kushtia and it may abate from some places.

Moderate to thick fog may occur over the country during mid night to morning and it may continue at places till noon. Air navigation, inland river transport and road communication may disrupt temporarily due to thick fog.

Night temperature may rise slightly and day temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country.

Due to dense fog on the Padma River, ferry services on the Paturia-Daulatdia route was suspended since 3am on Friday.

All engine-driven boats and launches operating on the route were also suspended to avoid any untoward incidents, said sources at Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Corporation (BIWTC).