Cold wave outbreak in Haryana (file photo)
Jagran correspondent, Karnal. These days, Haryana is in the grip of severe cold and cold wave. In most parts of the state, life is disrupted due to cold winds and fog. The Meteorological Department has today issued a cold day alert in 9 districts of the state.
At the same time, light haze along with cold wave has been declared in five districts and yellow alert has been declared due to haze in six districts. The effect of cold has increased further due to continuous low temperature and lack of sunlight.
Worst cold in Sirsa district
The coldest day and night in the state was recorded in Sirsa district. Here the maximum temperature was recorded only 12.0 degrees Celsius and the minimum temperature was 4.0 degrees Celsius. Due to cold winds, the actual cold temperature was felt much more than that. It has become difficult for people to go out in open places in the morning and evening.
Impact on life and health
Due to cold wave and fog, there was fog in the morning in many districts including Yamunanagar. Due to which the drivers had to face problems on the roads. There was silence in the markets in the morning. Due to cold, the problems of the elderly, children and sick people have increased. An increase in the number of patients suffering from cold, cough and fever is also being seen in hospitals.
What is the temperature in which district?
Sirsa- 12.0 (Max)- 4.0 (Min)Karnal- 12.4 (Max)- 4.8 (Min)Ambala- 11.6 (Max)- 6.4 (Min)Bhiwani- 16.0 (Max)- 5.0 (Min)Faridabad- 17.7 (Max)- 6.8 (Min)Hisar- 13.1 (Max)- 5.1 (Min)Narnaul- 14.5 (Max)- 4.5 (Min)Rohtak- 15.6 (Max)- 6.0 (Min)
There are less chances of further relief
According to the Meteorological Department, there is little possibility of getting relief from the cold wave for the next few days. The minimum temperature may drop further. People have been advised to wear warm clothes to protect themselves from cold, resort to bonfire and avoid unnecessary going out in the morning and evening.