Cold wave, dense fog disrupt life in Ludhiana
Minimum temp hovers around 7°C in morning, max recorded at 17°C
As the year is coming to an end, the cold wave is being intensified and there has been decline in both maximum and minimum temperature levels. The minimum temperature in Ludhiana hovered around 7°C in the morning while the maximum was recorded at 17°C on Monday. At the same time, dense fog was also witnessed during early morning hours.
The attendance of morning walkers at the PAU, Leisure Valley and Rose Garden remained low due to the cold wave. One of the morning walkers at the PAU, Gaurav, said usually about 6-8 persons of their group come for morning walk but since the cold wave was intensifying, a few members avoid exposing themselves to the extreme weather.
Milkmen and hawkers reached their destinations late due to the low visibility.
In view of the approaching western disturbances in the Western Himalayan region, dense to very dense fog was predicted by the IMD in many parts of the state. The prediction also says that fog would persist on December 30 also. However, the intensity and spread of fog will likely be reduced during December 31 and January 1 with improved visibility conditions.
Commuters will find it difficult to drive in the prevailing conditions due to poor visibility. On highways, motorists should keep fog lights of their vehicles on to avoid accidents.
Worst sufferers in the nail-biting cold conditions were the poor and needy, who were seen sleeping along roadsides near Durga Mata Mandir, Jagraon bridge, PAU underbridge and other such areas. At the same time, they try to keep themselves warm by lighting bonfires.
