The mild cold wave sweeping over the regions of Rajshahi, Pabna, Tetulia, Jashore and Chuadanga is likely to abate in the next 24 hours, says the Met office.

In its forecast for the 24 hours from 9am on Sunday (Dec 22), it said the weather may remain mainly dry with the partly cloudy sky over the country.

Moderate to thick fog may occur at places over the country during midnight to morning, it said.

Night and day temperature may rise by 1-2 degree Celsius over the country.

Country’s highest temperature on Saturday was recorded at 26.4 degrees Celsius at Teknaf and lowest was recorded at 9 degrees Celsius in Jashore.