JAMMU, Jan 14: A thick blanket of fog disrupted normal life across Jammu on Wednesday, severely impacting air and rail operations while temperatures remained bitterly cold.
Flight operations at Jammu Airport halted since morning due to poor visibility, an airport official confirmed. Trains arrived 3-4 hours late as dense fog blanketed northern India, affecting rail services, a senior railway official said.
Meteorological officials recorded these minimums from Jan 13-14 night: Jammu 4.0°C, Bhaderwah 0.5°C (coldest), Rajouri 0.6°C, Udhampur 1.0°C, Samba 1.5C, Ramban 2.8°C, Reasi 2.6°C, Doda 4.3°C, Kishtwar 4.3°C, Banihal 5.3°C, Batote 4.5°C, Katra 5.5°C, Kathua 4.2°C, Jammu Airport 4.8°C.
Foggy conditions expected to persist for days amid ongoing harsh winter. Administration extended school winter vacations till January 14; many primary wings shifted to online classes.
Roadside vendors burned firewood for warmth while businesses installed heaters for customers battling the biting cold.
