Cold wave: 56 die in Bangladesh
2007-01-04 19:20
Dhaka - At least 56 people, mostly beggars and homeless, have died during a cold snap in poor areas of northern Bangladesh this week, said local officials and doctors.
They said about 40 deaths were reported on Thursday alone, when the temperature dropped to six degrees Celsius.
Temperatures at this time of year usually hover around 8-10 degrees Celsius.
Weather officials said the cold spell, which began on Monday, was likely to continue for another week or so.
- Reuters