Severe cold grips Kurigram, low-income residents hit hard

The northern district of Kurigram has been experiencing several colds, causing immense suffering for people, especially low-income ones.

Those living on chars and riverbanks are the worst sufferers as 16 rivers flow across the district. People were trying to keep themselves warm by igniting fire.

Local met office recorded 12 degrees Celsius temperature at 7 am on Wednesday, a fall of 3 degrees from Tuesday, as per a UNB report.

Horse cart driver Sirajul Islam, a resident from Jatrapur union of Sadar upazila, said they have been experiencing severe cold for the past few days that’s hampering daily life.

Farmer Saiful Islam from the Dharola union of the upazila said though they prepared the seedbeds for Boro, it was difficult to deal with cold water coupled with wind.

Subal Chandra Sarkar, in-charge of agricultural weather office in Kurigram, said the temperature was fluctuating from 12 to 15 degrees Celsius for the past two weeks.

The district may experience cold waves after the middle of the month, he said, adding that the sun would not shine today.