Average rainfall in Bangladesh was one millimetre in April, which is the record lowest in the country since 1981
The cold wave sweeping over the country is likely to linger one or two more days.
The temperature will likely drop further after a light rain or drizzle in parts of Bangladesh today, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) said.
The cold wave coursing through the country is likely to continue for another three to four days especially over the northwestern districts extending up to Dhaka, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department’s latest forecast.
The current spell of cold weather may improve tomorrow, an official of Bangladesh Meteorological Department says.
A mild cold wave is sweeping over parts of the country with a forecast of a slight fall in temperatures in the night.
