
Fog disrupts visibility in parts of Punjab, Haryana
The Hindu
Cold weather persists in Punjab & Haryana; Amritsar records 5.8°C, Chandigarh 7.6°C.
Cold weather conditions persisted in Punjab and Haryana on January 7 even as fog in the morning hours reduced visibility at many places.
Amritsar in Punjab reeled under biting chill, recording a minimum temperature of 5.8 degrees Celsius, according to the Meteorological Department.
Ludhiana, Patiala, Pathankot, Bathinda, Faridkot and Gurdaspur also experienced a cold night, recording respective minimums of 6.5 degrees Celsius, 7 degrees Celsius, 6.2 degrees Celsius, 7 degrees Celsius, 7 degrees Celsius and 6 degrees Celsius.
Chandigarh, the common capital of the two States, which was enveloped by fog this morning, recorded a low of 7.6 degrees Celsius.
In Haryana, Bhiwani was the coldest place in the State recording a low of 6.7 degrees Celsius.
Ambala, Narnaul, Hisar and Karnal recorded respective minimums of 7.5 degrees Celsius, 7.9 degrees Celsius, 8.1 degrees Celsius and 8.4 degrees Celsius.

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