Bihar Shivers: Record Fog, 23 Districts on Cold Day Alert; Visibility Plummets to 20m

• Bihar is experiencing its densest fog this season, with visibility dropping to a record 20 meters in Gaya and Bhagalpur, severely impacting daily life.
• IMD forecasts dense fog until December 31st, with a Cold Day alert issued for 23 districts across the state, including all of North Bihar.
• Lack of a strong Western Disturbance means fewer cold waves but more Cold Days due to persistent fog and cloud cover, keeping maximum temperatures below 20°C.
• An Orange Alert for dense fog and Cold Day conditions is in effect from December 27-29, followed by a Yellow Alert for western districts on December 30.
• Night temperatures have sharply dropped, with Agwanpur recording 6.7°C, and fog and Cold Day conditions are expected to continue into the New Year.

Why It Matters: Bihar faces extreme cold and record fog, with Cold Day alerts and low visibility expected to persist into New Year.