Kanpur: Increasing snowfall in the hilly areas of Uttar Pradesh has further worsened the cold in the plains. Since Friday morning, 20 districts, including Lucknow, Sitapur, Barabanki, Ayodhya, Gonda and Deoria, have been engulfed in dense fog. Road visibility reduced to just 5 meters at many places. People were seen lighting fires. Zero visibility was recorded in Gorakhpur and Bareilly.
Kanpur coldest, minimum temperature 6 degrees
In the last 24 hours, Kanpur was the coldest place in the state, with the minimum temperature remaining at 6 degrees Celsius. Dense fog has led to road accidents in Ayodhya, Maharajganj and Shahjahanpur, resulting in the deaths of four people, including a pregnant woman.
Weather Forecast: Cold and fog likely to continue for next three days
December 13
Clear weather expected in western Uttar Pradesh
Dense fog likely in the Terai region of eastern Uttar Pradesh
Winds likely to blow at a speed of 20 kmph
December 14
Widespread fog in eastern and western Uttar Pradesh
Visibility may reduce to 100 metres
Light rain likely at some places
December 15
Light fog in western Uttar Pradesh
Heavy fog in eastern Uttar Pradesh, visibility is from 0 to 100 metres
Cold increases cases of cold and cough
The number of patients suffering from cold, cough and pneumonia has increased due to severe cold and dense fog. The number of patients in the outpatient department of Siddharthnagar Medical College and District Hospital has reached 1,200.
Mixed effects on crops
Fog and mist are considered favorable for wheat and mustard crops, improving their yields. However, excessive cold or persistent fog can slow down plant growth. Increased humidity also increases the risk of mold, leaf blight, and other diseases.