Cold broke the record of 13 years. symbolic photo
Jagran correspondent, Muzaffarpur. The severe cold is setting new records every day. The day's maximum temperature on Friday was the lowest recorded in the last 13 years. The maximum temperature of the day was recorded at 13.5 degrees Celsius. Earlier in the year 2013, the maximum temperature was recorded higher than this. The minimum temperature of the day has reached 6 degrees.
The effect of cold on common life started becoming visible from Friday morning itself. Due to the strong westerly wind, there was a feeling of bone-chilling cold. The sun came out for a few hours in the afternoon but then the cold did not subside. People were seen using bonfires to keep their body warm along with warm clothes throughout the day. Cold days will still be in effect in the districts of North Bihar. There will be a feeling of bitter cold for the next two to three days. The westerly wind will continue to blow. After three to four days, the cold day situation is likely to gradually improve. There will be moderate fog in the morning. An alert has been issued by the Meteorological Department regarding this.
It has been reported that in the forecast period, the maximum temperature is expected to reach 16 to 18 degrees Celsius and the minimum temperature is expected to reach seven to nine degrees. During this period, winds will blow at a speed of eight to 10 km per hour. Senior meteorologist Dr. A. Sattar said that the effect of cold day will be there for two more days. After this you may get some relief.
Monitor blight disease in vegetable crops
The Meteorological Department has issued timely suggestions for farmers. It has been told that they should regularly monitor blight in potatoes, peas, tomatoes and garlic. Due to humid weather, it spreads rapidly. In such a situation, there is a need to monitor the plants. There is a need to control weeds in wheat crops. There is a need to monitor white rust disease in mustard fields.