Varanasi: Snowfall in the mountains of Uttar Pradesh has brought severe cold. The temperature in Bareilly has reached 3.8 degrees Celsius. Two people have died due to the cold in Chitrakoot.
Dense Fog Engulfs 25 Districts
Since this morning, 25 districts, including Gorakhpur, Jaunpur, and Basti, have been engulfed in fog. It’s difficult to see even 20 meters on the roads. Some roads were deserted.
Schools Closed in Multiple Districts
Schools up to grade 8 will be closed in Noida until January 15, Jhansi until January 14, Gorakhpur, Agra, and Bijnor until January 13, and Meerut until January 12. Schools up to grade 5 will be closed in Ghaziabad until January 15.
Transport Severely Affected
Fog has delayed 50 trains arriving in Gorakhpur, Kanpur, Lucknow, Prayagraj, and Varanasi. Additionally, more than 10 flights were delayed at Gorakhpur, Lucknow, and Varanasi airports.
CM Yogi Appeals for Road Safety
CM Yogi has written a letter to the people of the state regarding road accidents during fog. He wrote, ” The deaths of people in accidents deeply saddens him. Thousands of people lose their lives every year due to careless driving. Do not use your mobile phone while driving. Drive within the prescribed speed limit and never drive after drinking alcohol. Always wear a helmet and seat belt.”
Yogi wrote a letter to the people of the state.
CM Yogi has written a letter regarding road accidents occurring during fog. He said that the deaths of people in road accidents deeply saddens him. Thousands of people lose their lives every year due to careless driving and disobeying traffic rules. This devastates many families. If everyone drives responsibly, accidents can be reduced.
Road Safety Month Campaign Launched
He stated that “Road Safety Month” is being held throughout the state until January 31st. Its purpose is to increase public awareness of traffic rules. The government’s goal is to minimize deaths in road accidents. To this end, a special campaign is being launched in the 20 districts with the highest accident rates. Additionally, more than 3,000 locations across the state have been identified as having a high accident risk. Improvement work is underway there.
Public Cooperation Essential
The CM said that the police will strictly enforce the rules, but public cooperation is also essential. Don’t use your mobile phone while driving. Drive within the prescribed speed limit, and never drink and drive. Always wear a helmet and seat belt; they save lives. Parents should not let their children drive. Also, be considerate of pedestrians; they have equal rights on the road. Everyone should follow the rules and help make the roads safe.