North India Statesman
Cold continues its havoc in Bihar. Due to the bone-chilling cold, life has become disrupted in many districts of the state. In view of the increasing cold and cold wave, the administration has ordered schools to be closed as a precautionary measure.
in Banka district All schools up to class 8th closed till 17th January It has been announced to keep, whereas due to cold in Lakhisarai, holiday has been declared till 18th January. Similar orders are likely to be issued in other districts of the state also.
Let us know in detail about the current cold conditions in Bihar, administrative steps, and instructions given to protect people from cold.
Order to keep schools closed due to cold
Keeping in mind the safety of children due to continuously falling temperatures and increasing cold wave in Bihar, the district administration has decided to keep the schools closed.
Order in Banka district:
All government and private schools up to 8th in Banka will remain closed till January 17. The administration has taken this decision in view of the increasing concerns regarding the health of children in schools.
Order in Lakhisarai district:
In view of the increasing severity of winter in Lakhisarai district Schools up to class 8th closed till January 18 Will stay. Apart from this, teachers in schools have also been instructed to take precautions.
Current condition of cold in Bihar
The mercury has been falling continuously in Bihar for the last few days. The minimum temperature has been recorded below 5 degrees Celsius in many districts. Due to cold wave and fog, normal life has completely come to a standstill in the morning and evening.
Temperature condition:
- Patna: Minimum temperature 5.6°C
- Gaya: Minimum temperature 4.5°C
- Bhagalpur: Minimum temperature 6.2°C
- Banka and Lakhisarai: Temperature near 4°C
Effect of fog:
Visibility has also reduced due to dense fog, due to which road and rail traffic has been affected. Driving in the morning has become risky.
Precautionary steps of administration
In view of the increasing impact of cold and cold wave, the Bihar government and the district administration have taken many important steps.
School closed:
Orders have been given to keep schools closed to protect small children from the cold. Also, the situation of opening of schools will be considered after the cold subsides.
Arrangement of night shelters:
Night shelters have been arranged in all the major cities of Bihar, where needy people can take shelter to escape the cold.
Advice for general public:
- Avoid going out of homes in the morning and evening.
- Use warm clothes.
- Drink warm beverages to avoid getting sick in the cold.
People’s problems and solutions
Due to increasing cold, people are facing many types of problems. Especially, daily wage laborers and needy people are being most affected by this weather.
Difficulties of daily wage laborers:
Due to cold, the work of daily wage laborers has been affected. Working in cold has become risky for them.
Administration’s appeal:
The administration has appealed that people should help the needy and donate warm clothes and blankets for them during the cold season.
What to do to protect yourself from cold?
1. Use warm clothes:
Use a jacket, hat, and gloves when leaving the house. Keep small children especially covered.
2. Avoid cold water:
Avoid bathing with cold water. Use lukewarm water.
3. Drink Hot Beverages:
Warm beverages like tea, soups, and ginger tea can help ward off the cold.
4. Help the needy:
Help those who are suffering from cold. Provide information about night shelters and donate blankets to them.
