Light morning fog, gentle sunshine and chilly evening breezes are signalling the arrival of late autumn and early winter.
Although the sun brings warmth during the day, the air turns colder after sunset, bringing an early taste of winter.
The seasonal shift is raising health concerns, with colds, coughs, fever and other seasonal illnesses increasingly reported in households. Children and elderly people are particularly vulnerable during this period.
A visit to different parts of the district and conversations with doctors revealed changes in daily life as well as growing health concerns amid the changing weather.
Markets across Lalmonirhat Sadar and other upazilas have also begun preparing for winter.
Quilt and bedding makers are seeing increased demand as people place orders for new quilts and repairs to old bedding in response to colder nights.
Artisans said the combination of chilly mornings and evenings and warm afternoon sunshine had also brought changes to people’s daily routines.
Children are particularly vulnerable to sudden weather changes. Parents across the district are reporting colds, coughs and fever among children, while pneumonia and breathing difficulties are also among the health concerns during this period.
The Rajarhat weather office in neighbouring Kurigram said Lalmonirhat’s daytime temperatures have ranged from 28°C to 31°C, falling to 18°C–22°C in the mornings, evenings and at night. Temperatures may drop further.
Dr Tapan Kumar Roy, junior consultant (paediatrics) at Lalmonirhat Sadar Hospital, said children were particularly susceptible to colds and seasonal infections during this transitional period because of their weaker immune systems.
He advised parents to take extra care of their children and protect them from exposure to cold weather.
Health experts have also advised parents to limit children’s outdoor activities on foggy mornings, provide nutritious food and seek medical advice even if children develop minor symptoms.
They said greater awareness and timely care could help protect children and elderly people from serious health risks during the seasonal transition.
