Cold wave claims 92 lives in Uttar Pradesh

December 31, 2012 10:14

People across India are facing the wrath of dipping mercury, as the cold wave further intensified in several parts of the country. The death toll has reached to 92 due to cold in north India.

Foggy weather disrupted rail, road and air traffic at several places. The fog also affected the schedule of about 50 flights at Delhi airport on Sunday.

In Uttar Pradesh, cold wave has claimed three more lives during the past 24 hours. The toll in the state during this season has gone upto 92.

An unabated cold wave swept through Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh on Sunday, leaving residents distressed and forcing them to stay within the confines of their houses.

The minimum temperature recorded in the night was zero degrees Celsius in Kullu district of the state. A common sight was of people sitting around bonfires, wearing woollens to warm themselves.

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