Online Desk: Kurigram is enduring a biting cold weather in the month of Magh.

The moderate cold wave is sweeping across the district, affecting the daily lives of the people.

Thick fog has enveloped the entire region, discouraging people from venturing outside unless absolutely necessary.

On Friday morning, the district recorded its lowest temperature at 6.8 degrees Celsius at 9 am. On Thursday, the minimum temperature was 9.4 degrees Celsius. The drop in temperature has led to discomfort in the Brahmaputra, Dharala, Teesta, Dudhkumar, and 16 other riverside areas, affecting the lives of the local residents.

The intense cold, coupled with the chilly wind, has increased the severity of the winter. People are struggling to cope with the intense cold, resorting to various measures to keep warm.

Hospitals in the district have reported an increase in cases of diarrhea, pneumonia, respiratory distress, colds, and coughs among patients affected by the winter-related illnesses. With the temperature below 10 degrees Celsius, around 2,000 primary and secondary educational institutions in the district remain closed.

Hosen Ali from Sador’s Pachgachi Union shared his ordeal, stating that he has been unable to work due to the extreme cold for the past 22 days. The daily wage earners in the region are particularly affected, with many facing difficulties due to the prolonged exposure to the cold.

Subal Chandra Sarkar, in-charge of fKurigram’s Rajarhat Agriculture Weather Office, mentioned that it is common for such temperatures to occur in the month of January. However, after the 28 of this month, there might be a slight increase in temperature.

The residents are bracing themselves for the continuing cold wave, hoping for relief in the coming days.