Today the lowest temperature in the country was recorded at Badalgachhi in Nagaon at 8.1 degrees Celsius. Yesterday, the lowest temperature in the country was recorded simultaneously at three places, Rajshahi, Ishwardi and Badalgachi, at 9.5 degrees Celsius.
The weather department in its forecast for the next 24 hours yesterday evening indicated a drop in temperatures and an increase in the area affected by the cold wave.