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Bihar is facing dense fog, leading to flight cancellations and accidents. The weather department has issued alerts for several districts.
On Friday, the weather department issued a warning about dense fog in 25 districts of Bihar. This has severely affected daily life, causing delays in trains and flights.
In the last 24 hours, the fog has led to accidents in five districts, resulting in the deaths of seven people and injuring ten others. The victims include three from Darbhanga and one each from Bhojpur, Gopalganj, Supaul, and Katihar.
Due to the fog, 16 flights were cancelled on Thursday, with the Patna airport seeing the highest number of cancellations. Many trains, including Tejas and several others, were delayed for up to seven hours.
The weather is expected to remain foggy, especially in Patna and other areas, with temperatures dropping. People are advised to dress warmly and avoid morning walks until the sun is out.
Looking ahead, the weather department predicts that thick fog and cold conditions will persist over the weekend. Residents are urged to take precautions and stay safe.
Summary:
- Dense fog has disrupted transport in Bihar.
- Seven deaths reported due to road accidents.
- 16 flights cancelled, many trains delayed.
- Cold weather expected to continue.
- Precautions advised for public safety.
