Samastipur Shivers: Westerly Winds Drop Temp to 3°C, Life Disrupted

• Samastipur district is experiencing severe cold due to continuous westerly winds, with temperatures plummeting to 3.9 degrees Celsius.
• Daily life is severely disrupted; people are staying indoors, and roads/markets are deserted, especially affecting schoolchildren, the elderly, and the sick.
• Meteorologists predict continued biting cold and a "cold day" situation around January 8, with light clouds and dry weather.
• Farmers are advised to take special care of Rabi crops (wheat, mustard, gram) with light irrigation and protect vegetables from frost.
• Livestock also require safe shelter, dry bedding, and adequate fodder; hospitals report an increase in cold-related illnesses.

Why It Matters: Samastipur faces extreme cold, disrupting daily life, affecting health, agriculture, and livestock, with no immediate relief.