Farmers Movement Archive

With season’s first fog, weather takes sudden turn

Amritsar, December 13Showers on Friday night and the first fog of the season on Sunday morning has brought a considerable dip in the daytime temperature.The sunlight remained unavailable for most part of the day on Sunday due to clouds and foggy weather.The sudden turn in the weather has increased the chill in the air and its visible impact was seen in the market places.“Until now, the day temperature was high as there was ample sunlight every day. People are enjoying the change in weather,” said Surjit Kaur, a homemaker.Showers have made the farming community happy, as it was time for most of them to apply first irrigation to their fields.“With erratic power supply, farmers have to remain awake during the night to irrigate their fields. With many farmers already in Delhi, the rain has made the job easy for those left behind,” said Satnam Singh, a farmer.Though residents of rural areas are worried as their near and dear ones are braving the harsh weather in Delhi, the decrease in temperature has failed to dampen the spirits.The moderate fog in the region has also come as a warning sign for commuters.“Though it decreased the visibility, the fog was not very dense today. It generally is moderate on the first day and then it starts growing dense,” said Kirpal Singh, a bus driver.He said people should check their vehicles for the front and back lights, which could help in avoiding accidents during the fog.

The Tribune

2020-12-14