North India Statesman
News India Live, Digital Desk: Did you also not feel like getting out of the quilt this morning? If yes, then it is not your fault. The weather of Bihar has become something like this. Westerly winds and dense fog have engulfed the entire state. It would be wrong to call it just cold, this is just the beginning of a bone-chilling ‘Cold Wave’.
The latest report of the Meteorological Department (IMD) has also confirmed that there is little hope of relief at present. Let us know what is the complete condition of today’s weather and what things you should take care of.
Sun disappears, fog reigns
The morning starts with a thick white sheet i.e. Dense Fog Getting along with. In cities like Patna, Muzaffarpur, Gaya and Bhagalpur, visibility has reduced so much that it is becoming difficult to even see on the other side of the road.
This is the most risky time for those driving. “Hath ko haath na sujna”—this idiom is proving to be true on the streets of Bihar today. If you are on the highway, it becomes a challenge to even detect what is 10-20 meters away.
Rolling mercury and ‘Kanakani’
Fog as well as icy winds have increased the problems of the people. The day temperature is falling rapidly and by night one starts feeling ‘Kankani’. Meteorologists say that there may be a further decline in the minimum temperature in the next few days. There will be chill due to strong westerly winds.
Elderly people and children need to be very careful, especially in the morning and evening, because this is the time when cold hurts the most.
‘Brake’ on traffic
This fog is not only affecting our health but also on trains and flights. Due to fog, many express and passenger trains are running late by hours from their scheduled time. Passengers traveling by air are also facing the problem of cancellation or delay of flights.
Our advice: Caution is safety
Don’t try to prove yourself a ‘hero’ in this season. Taking cold lightly can prove costly.
- Leave the house only when absolutely necessary.
- Make full use of warm clothes, mufflers and hats.
- Keep fog lights on while driving and keep your speed slow.
- Eat only hot water and freshly prepared food.
Friends, the weather may be foul, but our caution will keep us safe. Take care of your health and keep sipping hot tea!
