North Bihar gripped by severe cold: Red Alert, school timings changed

• North Bihar districts, including West Champaran, are experiencing severe cold day conditions due to cold winds, dense fog, and low temperatures.
• West Champaran recorded a maximum of 15.4°C and a minimum of 13°C, with no sunlight throughout the day.
• District Magistrate Tarunjot Singh has ordered all government and private schools in West Champaran to operate only between 09:00 AM and 04:30 PM, exempting board exam classes.
• IMD has issued a Red Alert for West Champaran, East Champaran, Gopalganj, Siwan, Saran, Vaishali, Samastipur, Darbhanga, Madhubani, Muzaffarpur, Sitamarhi, and Sheohar due to dense fog and cold.
• An Orange Alert is also in effect for 26 other districts, including Patna, Gaya, Jehanabad, Purnia, Katihar, Bhagalpur, Jamui, Munger, and Saharsa.

Why It Matters: Severe cold grips North Bihar; Red Alert issued, school timings adjusted to protect children.