UP reels under bitter cold
Saturday, January 3, 2009

Intense cold wave  persists in the  northern state of Uttar Pradesh where at least 50 people have died due to this over the past one week.

Death cases were reported in Gorakhpur, Lucknow, Mahoba, Santkabirnagar and Barabanki districts. Severe winds are adding to the cold and temperature were down below 4degrees in Agra.

Air,Rail and road traffic also were disrupted due to thick fogs over these days.

The cold weather is stated to continue for another few weeks, says the Met Dept.
--MP