Patna, Dec 20 || Bihar continues to reel under the impact of a severe cold wave, with a sharp drop in both day and night temperatures disrupting normal life across the state.
Dense fog, icy winds, and rising air pollution have compounded the situation, forcing people to stay indoors and also impacting their daily activities.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the cold spell is expected to persist until December 22, with possibility of a further decline in temperatures.
The IMD has issued a red alert for 12 districts of North Bihar, warning of extremely dense fog and severe cold conditions. It has also issued a yellow alert for 24 other districts, including Patna, cautioning residents about cold-day conditions.
The districts facing the most severe impact include West Champaran, East Champaran, Sitamarhi, Sheohar, Madhubani, Darbhanga, Muzaffarpur, Samastipur, Vaishali, Saran, Siwan, and Gopalganj.
In these areas, extremely dense fog is expected during morning and night hours, making road travel highly risky.