Patna, The effects of continuous snowfall in the active Western Disturbances and hilly regions of North India are now clearly visible in Bihar. The icy winds are moving directly towards the plains, resulting in a rise in cold temperatures in several districts of the state. According to the Meteorological Department, there is a possibility of cold winds blowing at a speed of 20 to 30 kilometers per hour in several areas of Bihar in the next 24 hours. People will feel the cold despite the sunshine.

The Meteorological Department has also issued an orange cold day alert for Bihar on Thursday. The department has clarified that there is no hope of relief from the cold for the next three to four days. Especially in open fields, farms, and highways, the effect of cold will be somewhat more compared to cities.

The effect of fog was seen the most in the capital Patna. On Thursday morning, the visibility was reduced to just 50 meters, due to which vehicles were seen crawling on the roads. In several areas, the fog was so dense that it felt like rain on the roads. Due to the dense fog, air services and train operations have also been affected.

In terms of temperature, Bhagalpur remained the coldest district in the state, where a minimum temperature of 4.4 degrees Celsius was recorded. The mercury dropped to seven degrees Celsius in Gaya, Chhapra, Sheikhpura, and Kishanganj. Meanwhile, the minimum temperature in the capital Patna was recorded at 9.8 degrees Celsius.

In view of the increasing cold and cold wave, doctors have advised the elderly, children, and people suffering from respiratory problems to stay indoors. They have also appealed to cover their ears, chest, and body completely while going out.