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PANCHAGARH, Nov 23, 2025 (BSS) - The wintry chill is tightening its grip on Panchagarh, with temperatures steadily falling across the northern district situated at the foothills of the Himalayas.

At 9 am today, the Tetulia Meteorological Observatory recorded a temperature of 12.6°C, accompanied by 76 percent humidity. The mercury has dropped notably since yesterday morning, when the temperature stood at 14.7°C—a decline of 2.1°C within 24 hours.

Meteorologists said that the minimum temperature in the region has hovered around 14°C over the past week, indicating a consistent cooling trend. They predict that temperatures are likely to fall even further in the coming days.

Dense fog has engulfed the district from dawn till dusk, blanketing fields, river ghats, rural settlements, and town roads in thick white mist. Visibility has dropped significantly, forcing vehicles to use headlights during daytime hours. Residents are also experiencing sharper, icy winds after sunset.

Jitendranath Roy, a meteorologist at the Tetulia Observatory, confirmed the morning's temperature reading and said that a further dip is expected next week. 

“Winter will fully set in across the northern region by the beginning of December,” he added.