/ Agencies: The impact of cold has begun to increase in Uttar Pradesh with the start of November. On Dhanteras, fog covered the morning in several parts of the state. Haze and fog conditions were seen in around 20 cities, including Lucknow, Barabanki, Maharajganj, Shravasti and Sambhal. Reduced visibility in the morning has increased concerns that road and rail traffic may be affected. In the Mirzapur region, the Railways has cancelled five trains for the next three months because of fog and operational reasons.
Temperature data from the weather also point to rising cold conditions. On Thursday, the minimum temperature in 20 districts of the state was recorded below 18 degrees Celsius. In Hardoi, the night temperature dropped to 14 degrees Celsius, the lowest in the state. A fall in night temperatures was also recorded in several districts, including Kanpur, Etawah, Muzaffarnagar and Meerut.
According to the Meteorological Department, there is currently no possibility of rain in the state. Sunshine during the day and dry weather are forecast for the next few days, but night temperatures may continue to fall gradually. Around Diwali, the effect of cold is likely to be felt more in the morning and evening.
Meanwhile, drivers need to exercise caution because of morning fog. They have been advised to drive slowly during low visibility, especially on highways and rural roads. Children and elderly people should also protect themselves from the cold in the morning and evening. With the change in weather, the arrival of winter in the state is now clearly visible.
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