Arrangements for bonfires made at 107 places in Patna to protect against cold
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Patna (ABN) To protect against the cold wave, the district administration has so far organized bonfires at 107 designated locations in all circles, including Patna Sadar Phulwari Sharif, Danapur, and others, such as Patna Junction, PMCH, Rajendra Nagar Terminal, Saguna Mor, Khagol Station, Secretariat, and others. Along with this, for the poor and helpless, the municipal corporation has arranged permanent and temporary rain baseras at 26 locations, including New Secretariat Gate No. 3, Sheikhpura Mor, Hartali Mor, Machli Market, and others, where 7,264 people have taken shelter so far. Along with this, 509 people took shelter today. The general public has also been appealed to follow the 'do's and don'ts' issued by the flood management department in the event of a cold wave. In case of an emergency, the District Emergency Control Center, Patna, 0612-2210118, Disaster Management Department's toll-free number 1070, or the Health Department's helpline 104 can be contacted. It is clear that the cold wave is ongoing throughout the state. The continuous drop in temperature has led to severe cold. In Patna, the public is also troubled by the intense cold. Due to fog, there is a problem in coming and going. In Patna, the administration has made arrangements for bonfires at various intersections to protect the poor and helpless from the intense cold and cold wave. According to the information, bonfires have been organized at 107 locations so far. The number of training camps operating in Patna's Gandhi Maidan has increased significantly. Earlier, their number had reached 60, due to which there was a lot of crowd in Gandhi Maidan, which caused a lot of trouble to the public. Many individuals and organizations had filed written complaints in this regard. Therefore, in the public interest, these training camps have been shifted to Diigha Ghat and Collectorate Ghat. Coaching institutions are also providing physical training and physical exercises to students at these ghats for various competitive exams. The Patna district administration has clarified that there is no ban on morning or evening walks, individual or private jogging, etc. in Gandhi Maidan, Patna. Gandhi Maidan is an important public place for the convenience of the general public, and the district administration regularly takes steps for its beautification and development.