By Neeraj Kumar
Patna: A severe cold wave continues to affect most districts of Bihar, with dense fog causing significant disruptions on Friday morning. Visibility was drastically reduced, leading to slow-moving traffic and travel difficulties. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had issued an alert on Thursday, warning residents of these conditions.
The Patna Meteorological Centre has now issued a cold-day and dense fog alert for 11 districts, including West Champaran, East Champaran, Sheohar, Sitamarhi, Siwan, Saran, Muzaffarpur, Madhubani, Supaul, Araria, and Kishanganj.
In addition, a dense fog alert has been extended to 28 districts for the next 48 hours. These districts include Darbhanga, Gopalganj, Samastipur, Saharsa, Madhepura, Purnia, Katihar, Khagaria, Begusarai, Bhagalpur, Munger, Lakhisarai, Banka, Jamui, Nawada, Gaya, and Sheikhpura, alongside those already mentioned.
According to the forecast from the Patna Meteorological Centre, the capital city is expected to experience dry and foggy weather between 6 am and 10 am on 26 January. Wind speeds may reach 9 kilometres per hour, with minimum temperatures likely to range between 9 and 11 degrees Celsius. Similar weather conditions are predicted for other districts, including Gaya, Bhagalpur, and Muzaffarpur.
Residents are advised to exercise caution while travelling and to stay updated with weather advisories as the cold wave persists across the region.