Froze Ways: Delhi Coping with Unexpected Cold
Those bright early sunshine hours turned spine-chilling cold morning temperatures. As per recorded by India's Met Office, cloud cover with a bit of drizzle would compound the miserable conditions in the capital. With drastic mercury levels lowering, Delhi appeared lethargic in contrast to its usual hustle bustle.
The sudden chill wave struck as much into throngs of daily commuters as into rail services. While trains were delayed between one to four hours due to fog and bad visibility, railway officials assured passengers that arrangements had been made to lessen their inconvenience.
This sudden sudden fall in temperature has found sparks among the residents. All query the authorities' readiness in tackling such weather abnormalities. Some are comfortable with the winter feel that crisp, whilst others struggle with health issues and logistics.
It is continued to be recorded by meteorological forecasts of IMD that there would be no perceptible relief in the days that would follow; the same endurance in the weather is likely to prevail. It poses an opportunity for citizens to prepare for the colder days ahead so that they can take the precautionary measures necessary for these cold days.
This proves yet again that a properly developed infrastructure, along with proactive planning, can minimize the losses and damage that result from the extreme weather in cities like Delhi.
