Rishikesh wrapped in white mist, silence spread on the roads, why going to the ghats is more dangerous

The weather has suddenly taken a turn in entire Rishikesh. As evening falls, a blanket of white mist covers the city. Due to increasing speed of cold winds, the temperature is continuously falling. The evening and night are feeling more chilly than the day. The effect of this changing mood of the weather is clearly visible on the common people as well as the tourists.

As evening approaches, dense fog is seen in many areas of Rishikesh. White mist gradually engulfs the roads and ghats. Especially the fog becomes more dense around the river Ganga. Due to fog, distant things are not visible clearly. Visibility reduces considerably. Drivers and pedestrians have to take special precautions. The weather remains continuously cold.

The maximum effect of dense fog is being seen on the Ganga Ghats. Haze is more visible around Triveni Ghat, Geeta Bhawan and Parmarth Niketan. In the evening the stairs of the ghats become wet and slippery. The risk of accident increases due to cold and humidity. In such a situation, going near the ghats can be risky.

The speed of cold winds has also increased in Rishikesh. As soon as evening comes, cold air directly affects the body. Cold is being felt more in open areas and on river banks. Due to rapid drop in temperature, people are resorting to warm clothes. The cold of morning and evening is continuously increasing. According to the Meteorological Department, at present there is little chance of getting relief from cold and fog.

In view of the weather, tourists are being advised to take special precautions. One should avoid going near the ghats after evening. Slippery on the river banks increases during fog. Due to low visibility, there is a risk of losing balance.

Local people also seem to be troubled by the increasing cold and fog. People who leave early in the morning are facing more problems. Demand for tea and hot beverages has increased. The crowds in the markets have also started becoming less crowded in the evening. People are preferring to return home early. Due to cold weather, the impact on daily activities is clearly visible.

These days the weather is very cold and foggy. As the evening approaches, white fog spreads and visibility reduces. The chill is increasing due to the high speed of cold winds. The Meteorological Department says that tourists and local people need to be cautious.