A chill has begun to set in across Panchagarh as the minimum temperature dropped to 15 degrees Celsius on Monday morning, the lowest recorded in the district this season.
The temperature was recorded at 9 am at the Tetulia Weather Observation Centre, down 1.5 degrees from Sunday's 16.5 degrees Celsius.
Despite the cooler nights and early mornings, daytime temperatures remain relatively warm. The district recorded a maximum temperature of 32 degrees Celsius on Sunday.
Locals said temperatures begin to drop noticeably after sunset, with fog lingering from late night until early morning. However, bright sunshine brings considerable warmth during the day.
Many residents have started wearing warmer clothes, particularly in the evening and early morning, although daytime temperatures remain comfortable.
Mohammad Jitendranath Roy, acting officer at the Tetulia Weather Observation Centre, confirmed that the minimum temperature fell to 15 degrees Celsius at 9 am on Monday.
He said the minimum temperature was 16.5 degrees Celsius on Sunday, while relative humidity stood at 100 percent on Monday morning.
"Temperatures may fall further in the coming days," he said, indicating that Panchagarh is expected to experience increasingly colder conditions as winter approaches.