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Season’s First Dense Fog Hits Rail, Road Traffic In Delhi, IMD Issues Advisory For 5 Days
On Monday morning, Delhi and the surrounding areas were covered in the first heavy fog of the season. Visibility was reduced to 150 meters, and the movement of road and rail traffic was affected.
The Indo-Gangetic plains are likely to experience “dense to very dense” fog over the next five days, according to the India Meteorological Department, which could cause trains and flights to be diverted or canceled.
A rail route official said around 20 trains were deferred by 15 minutes to 2 hours in the first part of the day.
“Fog affecting train movement today. We have taken precautionary measures. Speed restrictions are put in place in such conditions. Safety is our priority. Passengers are informed about schedules through announcements and other means,” a northern railway spokesperson said.
According to the weather department, asthmatics with bronchitis may experience wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath after prolonged exposure to the fog. Additionally, it could cause eye irritation or infection.
On long journeys, the Metropolitan Meteorological Office recommended that travelers bring essentials like water and medication.
Lalrinawma To Be Sworn In As Mizoram Minister
Lalrinawma who resigned as Deputy Speaker of the Mizoram Assembly would be confirmed as a state minister on Tuesday, an official said.
According to the official, Mizoram Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati will take Lalrinawma’s oath of office at a function on Tuesday at Raj Bhavan.
On December 13, K Beichuua resigned from the Zoramthanga ministry. According to Beichhua, the CM advised him to resign because he wanted to reorganize the ministry.
On December 13, the Governor accepted Beichhua’s resignation, and the chief minister was given his portfolios until further notice.
