Gondia, The process of severe winter in the district continued on Friday as well. The maximum temperature was 23.5 °C and the minimum temperature was 8.2 °C, which was the lowest recorded in Vidarbha.
On the other hand, Nagpur’s maximum temperature was 24.6 degree and minimum 8.4 degree Celsius, Wardha maximum temperature was 25.8 degree and minimum 8.4 degree Celsius, Chandrapur maximum temperature was 25.6 degree and 10 minimum degree Celsius and Yavatmal maximum temperature was 30.5 degree and minimum 9 degree Celsius. Earlier on Thursday, the maximum temperature of Gondia was 23.5 degrees Celsius and the minimum was 8.8 degrees Celsius.
The Meteorological Department had issued an orange alert for many parts in Vidarbha, whose effect is now visible. According to the Meteorological Department, the sequence of cold wave may continue continuously in many parts of Vidarbha. In this, the apprehension of the effect of cold wave was expressed. Due to this there is a continuous decline in the graph of mercury. Due to the cold wave, people are facing severe cold and now they have to resort to bonfire or room heater to avoid it.
impact on life
The effect of continuous cold winter is being seen on the common life. The daily routine of the people has been affected, there is less movement in the markets in the morning and evening. People are going out for essential works when the sun comes out. Due to the cold wave, there is a continuous drop in the maximum temperature and the chill has also increased. Agricultural work is also getting affected due to cold. It is noteworthy that these days the work of sowing Rabi paddy crop is going on in the district. Apart from this, evacuation work of radish, cabbage, spinach and other prepared vegetables is done from the fields. The workers are unable to work for long due to the freezing cold.
The sun came out but there was no relief from the cold
The day was sunny, but with this the sequence of cold continued. Children and women were seen sunbathing along with the elderly. People expected that after Makar Sankranti, gradually the winter would start getting rid of but it did not happen. The cold weather continues. Gondia district recorded the lowest temperature in Vidarbha.