The residents of Chandpur are facing disruptions in their daily lives caused by the bone-chilling cold prevailing in the district for a couple of days.
The minimum temperature in the district was recorded at 14.8 degrees Celsius at 6pm on Saturday.
As a result, the cold-related illnesses are on rise in Chandpur, particularly affecting the elderly and children.
Symptoms include cold, fever, cough, shortness of breath, pneumonia, diarrhea, and other related ailments.
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Nurses and doctors at Chandpur General Hospital are under increased pressure due to the surge in winter patients. The bed shortage has forced some individuals to receive treatment on the hospital floor.
