UP Live News Today: Severe cold and dense fog have badly affected life in entire North India including Uttar Pradesh. The temperature has dropped rapidly in many districts from Delhi-NCR to UP, while the risk of road accidents has also increased due to reduced visibility. The Meteorological Department has issued orange alert in many districts of the state. Meanwhile, big news related to law and order and cold has come out from different districts of UP. Let us go to the moment by moment updates of UP…
Strong faith in cold, devotees gathered for darshan in Ayodhya
Despite the severe cold, there is no visible impact on the faith of the devotees. A large number of devotees are reaching Ayodhya amid cold winds and melting snow to worship Lord Ramlala. Despite the cold wind and thaw in the early morning, the enthusiasm of the devotees did not diminish. The temple of Lord Ramlala was opened at 6:30 in the morning, after which a large number of devotees were seen in Mangala and Shringaar Aarti. Devotees coming from far and wide are visiting Hanumangarhi and Ram Janmabhoomi and seeking blessings from the Lord for the happiness and prosperity of their family and country.
Brakes will be imposed on high speed, new system implemented on Yamuna Expressway
School timings changed in Agra, holidays in Bareilly and Hardoi
Negligence of Municipal Corporation exposed in Agra, night shelters closed
Cold wave and severe winter are troubling people in Tajnagari. People are protecting themselves from the cold with the help of bonfire and warm clothes. The Municipal Corporation has built 12 permanent and 3 temporary night shelters in the city, but the reality is different. The reality check by News 18 team exposed the Municipal Corporation. The temporary night shelter built at ISBT bus stand has not started yet, due to which passengers and common people are forced to shiver in the cold.
Chaos at petrol pump in Kushinagar, three youths arrested
Three youths who arrived on a scooter created a ruckus at RK Petrol Pump located at Pipraich intersection in Hata Nagar. While filling petrol, the youth started a dispute by accusing the salesman of theft. Within no time the matter turned into a scuffle and the youth attacked the petrol pump personnel with sticks. Two employees were seriously injured in this attack. The police reached the spot after receiving the information and arrested the three accused and sent them to the police station. The entire incident has been captured in CCTV footage.
Meteorological Department’s orange alert, instructions to remain alert
According to the Meteorological Department, due to the activity of western disturbance, the outbreak of cold and fog has increased further. In view of this, the state government has become alert. The Chief Secretary has held a high level meeting to prevent road accidents and has instructed the police and administration to remain alert. An appeal has been made to the common people to avoid unnecessary travel and use fog lights while driving. At the same time, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will also hold a high level meeting today regarding road safety.
Dense fog and cold wave wreak havoc in UP, alert in 40 districts
The effect of dense fog and severe cold is being seen in Delhi-NCR including Ghaziabad and many districts of Uttar Pradesh. There is a continuous decline in temperature, due to which visibility has reduced considerably in the morning. Due to cold winds, cold wave like conditions are prevailing. The Meteorological Department has issued an alert of dense fog in 40 districts of the state. The minimum temperature in Bulandshahr was 7.2 degrees Celsius, while in Barabanki 7.4 degrees Celsius was recorded.
