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Cold wave sweeps parts of Bangladesh
Parts of Bangladesh reeled under a cold wave on Friday, making life difficult for many people.
According to the weather department, the mild to moderate cold wave swept Rangpur and Rajshahi divisions, and the districts of Gopalgonj, Tangail, Jashore, Mymensingh, Moulvibazar and Kushtia.
The cold wave may continue and spread during the next two days, the weather office has predicted.
“Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country, with chances of moderate to thick fog over the river basins and light to moderate fog may occur elsewhere over the country during midnight to morning,” the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) said in its bulletin.
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Night temperature may fall by 1-2 degrees. The day temperature may fall slightly over the country, according to the department.
According to the Met office, the ridge of sub-continental high extends up to West Bengal and adjoining northwestern part of Bangladesh. Seasonal low lies over the South Bay.
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In the past 24 hours, the weather department recorded 1mm of rainfall in Srimangal and 9 mm in Maijdee court.
Night temperature may fall by several degrees over the country
The night is set to turn a bit colder as the temperature over the country may fall by two to four degree Celsius on Thursday, according to the met office.
However, the day temperature is likely to rise across the country, it said.
“Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country in the next 24 hours”, said Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) in its forecast commencing from 6pm on Thursday.
Moderate to thick fog over river basins and north-western part of the country and light to moderate fog may occur elsewhere over the country, it said.
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In an outlook for the next two days the met office said the night temperature may fall further.
About the synoptic situation BMD said ridge of sub-continental high extends up to West Bengal and adjoining area while seasonal low lies over South Bay.
The lowest temperature of 9.6 degree Celsius in the country was recorded in Tetulia on Thursday while the highest temperature was recorded 26 degree Celsius in Cox's Bazar.
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Panchagarh shivers as cold spell continues
Residents of Panchagarh woke up to one of the coldest mornings ever on Saturday, with the minimum temperature dropping to 8.3 degrees Celsius in Tetulia.
The district has been experiencing bone-chilling cold for the last two days -- the minimum temperature was recorded at 11.2 and 10.1 degrees in Tetulia on Friday and Thursday, respectively.
Tetulia, the last border town in northern Bangladesh, is no stranger to extreme cold.
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According to the daily weather bulletin of the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD), "Light rain is likely to occur at one or two places over Khulna, Barishal and Dhaka divisions."
Weather may remain mainly dry with partly cloudy sky elsewhere over the country. Light to moderate fog may occur over the country from Saturday midnight to Sunday morning, according to the weather bulletin.
Night temperature may rise by 1-2 degrees and day temperature may fall slightly over the country.
READ: Mild cold wave grips parts of Bangladesh
UNB Panchagarh correspondent reports:
The cold weather has disrupted normal life in the district, hitting the poor, children, the elderly and the daily wagers hard.
Mohammad Russel Shah, in-charge of Tetulia Weather Observatory Centre, said, “The temperature may remain unchanged in the next three to four days.”
Brace for a colder Sunday!
Brace for a colder Sunday, as the weather department has predicted a 1-3 degrees' dip in temperature in the next 24 hours.
"The temperature may fall in the country by 1-3 degrees," said Abul Kalam Mallik, a meteorologist with the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD).
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According to the regular bulletin, “Weather may remain mainly dry with partly cloudy to cloudy sky over the country having chances of light rain or drizzle at one or two places over Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram, Dhaka and Sylhet divisions.”
Moderate to thick fog may occur over the river basins and light to moderate fog may occur elsewhere over the country during midnight to morning, according to the bulletin.
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The lowest temperature of the country was recorded at 8.9 degrees Celsius at Tetulia in Panchagarh on Saturday.
Motorbike Riding in Winter: How to beat the cold weather?
As winter approaches, many of us are looking for a new hobby to keep us busy. Have you ever considered riding a motorbike in cold weather? If this sounds like something, you would be interested in trying out, make sure that you do it safely! This article will share some tips and tricks on riding motorbikes as safely as possible during the winter months.
Dangers in motorcycle riding during the winter
Since the weather is colder and there is more precipitation, it might seem like an idea to take a break from riding throughout winter. However, this may not be as safe as you think. Here are some dangers of putting off your bike.
Slippery surfaces
The roads become slippery in winter due to fog and precipitation, and you will have to deal with these while riding in winter. This is particularly dangerous when it comes to turns, as your motorcycle can slide out from underneath you if there is not enough traction on the road surface beneath your tires.
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If this happens, then your bike will keep sliding until either something stops it or gravity takes over. Therefore, it could mean a collision with another vehicle or, worse still, an obstacle like a lamp post or tree! Even if nothing stops it before that point, crashing into one of these objects at speed could be deadly for both yourself and anyone else involved.
The risk of hypothermia
Riding through cold weather means exposing yourself to even colder air blasts coming off car windscreens and the road surface. This can lead to hypothermia - a condition where your body temperature drops too low, which in extreme cases could be fatal.
Distraction
It is normal to get distracted during the winter as your vision may get blurry due to fog. Riding through winter means dealing with fewer daylight hours than you are used to. You may even face problems riding during the daylight too. Riding in winter weather can make you feel less comfortable on your bike than usual, which makes accidents even more likely.
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As you can barely see the path sometimes, riding too close together with cars or trucks puts both yourself and others at risk. Even if you have heavy motorcycles, it still offers little protection against other vehicles' metal frames, so give extra space to cars and trucks when you are out on the road.
Natural Ways to Prevent Cold and Flu in this Winter
Cold and flu season is upon us. In fact, it starts as early as October! Sometimes people think they have the "flu", but it can be really a bad chest cold or other respiratory illness. If anyone is coughing so hard that they throw up from the deep expelling of air, if the fever is 100 with a sign of breaking through ibuprofen/ Tylenol or the person can't stop sneezing then the person might have attacked with flu and cold. If anyone catches one of these viruses and before it turns into something worse that can land a patient in the hospital, the person may seek remedies as soon as possible. Further, there are natural ways to prevent such colds and flu in the winter.
The Common Natural Ways to Prevent Cold and Flu in the Winter
The following part of this article will show you some effective natural ways to avoid catching a cold or getting ill with flu in the cold season. If you read on, you will find out which foods can help boost your immune system and fight off the nasty germs that spread when temperatures start to fall.
Vitamin C
It is probably known by everyone that vitamin C is good for boosting our immune system, but not all of us know that it has an antiviral effect too! Vitamin C helps our body to produce white blood cells more quickly, which is the main part of the immune system. According to researches, people with low level of vitamin C are more likely to get upper respiratory tract infections (like cold or flu) than those who have enough vitamin C in their body. Oranges, limes, leafy greens, grapefruits and vegetables are an excellent source of Vitamin C.
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Zinc
This mineral boosts the immune system in a variety of ways. First of all, it helps white blood cells fight against viruses, bacteria and fungi. Secondly, zinc increases the number of interferons produced in our body, these are proteins which help us fight off infections more quickly. Thirdly, zinc is believed to block receptors in the nose or airways which are responsible for influenza virus entering inside of our bodies while we breathe. Taking 8-11mg of zinc per day is recommended for the immune system during cold months, but be careful if you take too much - it can cause nausea and vomiting.
Garlic
An herb that boosts the immune system since it contains powerful ingredients called allicin, which stimulate production of white blood cells. It's also good to eat raw garlic because cooking may destroy its healing properties. Hence, adding garlic in the diet will reduce the severity of cold.
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