Lucknow, Jan 16 (IANS) Dense fog and a light drizzle in many parts of Uttar Pradesh added to the cold wave in the state Friday.
The Met Office has said the weather conditions were unlikely to improve in the coming few days.
Over two dozen trains were delayed. Officials said the situation will improve once the fog retreats. The air traffic was also hit due to poor visibility and the flights to New Delhi and Mumbai were delayed by some hours Thursday.
Rainfall was recorded in some eastern parts of the state leading to a steady fall of the mercury. Reports from various districts said eight people had died to the cold wave, though the state government said it did not have specific data on the same.
Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has asked the state's forest corporation to light up bonfires in 30 districts.
"All efforts are being made to ensure that the poor, homeless and the destitute face no problems due to the cold. Other than bonfires at public places, the government has distributed blankets and has ensured shelter homes in all districts," a state spokesman told IANS.
Lucknow District Magistrate Raj Shekhar said schools which were ordered to reopen after the weather improved earlier this week, will be asked to shut down again if the inclement weather continued. Sources said schools till Class 8 are likely to be closed from Friday.
Accident in Auraiya of UP: DCM killed in Trola in Auraiya, 24 killed and more than 25 injured
Accident in Auraiya of UP: In the midst of increasing infection due to corona virus, road accidents are also increasing. Even in the lockdown, in the midst of all the arrangements to bring the migrant
Due to this, tax exemption was given on income up to 12 lakhs, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman told the inside story.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has defined Budget 2025-26 as a budget by the people, of the people, for the people. She said that the idea of giving the gift of tax cuts to the middle class
US Freedom Day Parade accused wanted to die: used to get jealous of the attention given to others, used to say - I will kill everyone, this is my destiny
The firing took place at the Freedom Day Parade in Chicago on America's Independence Day. 7 people died and 31 were injured in this attack. The suspect, 22-year-old Robert E Cremo III, was arrested in
'He did not let me go...', what did Kiccha Sudeep's daughter say about Salman Khan? The statement is going viral.
Sanvi Sudeep, daughter of well-known South actor Kiccha Sudeep, is in the news these days. Recently, she revealed in a podcast what her experience of meeting Shah Rukh Khan was. She revealed that when
'Habits are getting spoilt due to freebies', Supreme Court expressed concern over freebies.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said on the promise of political parties to give freebies (free things) before elections that instead of bringing people into the mainstream for national development,
The most dangerous earthquake of the century in Turkey-Syria: more than 7 thousand aftershocks in 15 days, and the death toll crossed 47 thousand
The earthquake that occurred on February 6 in Turkey and Syria caused severe devastation. More than 47 thousand people have lost their lives in this. So far more than 7 thousand aftershocks have been
Corona in Delhi: Corona wreaks havoc in Delhi, one more death; 13 people have died due to infection so far
News of another death from Corona has come to light in Delhi. A 65-year-old man has died. The elderly man was suffering from mouth cancer and kidney-related disease. There are 620 active coronavirus
Paresh Rawal Bday: Suniel Shetty wishes Paresh Rawal on his birthday, users request him for 'Hera Pheri 3'
Bollywood's finest actor Paresh Rawal is celebrating his 70th birthday today. For the last few days, he has been in the headlines due to his ouster from 'Hera Pheri 3'. There is a legal battle going
Salman Khan: Salman Khan's security increased, and bulletproof glass installed on Galaxy's balcony, know the full update
Salman Khan's security has been given top priority amid threats from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang in the last few months. In these pictures, you can see how employees are seen protecting the windows of
Raksha Bandhan 2023 Date: When is Raksha Bandhan on 30 or 31 August? Why is there confusion, know 10 reasons
Raksha Bandhan 2023 Date: Due to the excess month this year, many fasts and festivals including Raksha Bandhan are starting a little late. According to the Hindu calendar, the festival of Raksha
