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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.
Taliban Orders Indefinite Ban On University Education For Afghan Women
The Taliban has ordered an indefinite ban on university education for Afghan girls, news agency AFP has reported.
Health Minister To Hold Covid Review Meet Tomorrow
Union Health Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya will hold a meeting with senior officials and experts on the COVID-19 situation in the country tomorrow. (ANI)
China Completes Second-Largest Hydropower Plant: Report
China has formally completed building its second-largest hydropower facility on the upstream branch of the Yangtze river after conecting the last generating unit to the grid, state TV channel CCTV said.
Govt Buses In UP To Stop Night Ops Amid Rising Accidents Due To Fog
The Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation has decided to stop the night operations of its buses due to the regular fog-related accidents. No bus will run after midnight. If buses experience difficulty in plying before that, they can halt for the night at the nearest bus depot. UPSRTC officials will be stationed at the depots to assist passengers.
#Zerotoleranceforaccidentduetofog
— UPSRTC (@UPSRTCHQ) December 20, 2022
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Centre Issues Advisory Amid Rising Covid Cases Across Globe
ln view of sudden spurt of cases being witnessed in Japan, USA, Korea, Brazil, and China, it's essential to gear up whole genome sequencing of positive case samples to track variants through Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG) network. All states are requested to ensure that as far as possible samples of all positive cases, on a daily basis, are sent to the designated INSACOG Genome Sequencing Laboratories (IGSLs) that are mapped to the States and UTs: Union Health Secretary
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