In Bihar, normal life is thrown out of gear due to severe cold conditions in many parts of the state. Cold day conditions are prevailing in Patna, Begusarai, Gaya, Aurangabad, Kaimur, Buxar And several other districts. Chapra was recorded coldest place in the last 24 hours where the minimum temperature was recorded at 7.3 degrees Celsius.
In South Bihar mercury has slipped below 10 degrees Celsius in several districts. In the Gaya district schools up to class five and Anganwadi Centres have been closed till 8th January due severe cold wave.
School timings have also been changed for standard six and above classes. The Gaya district administration has asked to operate these schools from 9.30 am to 4 pm.
Due to dense fog and poor visibility road, rail and aviation traffic has been badly affected.