Jharkhand is experiencing a severe cold wave, similar to many other parts of India. Dense fog and a biting chill persist, impacting daily life. Morning fog delays people leaving their homes, and even with sunshine, the cold wave remains noticeable. This weather has also slowed down train speeds, with the Bhubaneswar...
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Rajdhani Express running 25 hours behind schedule. The cold has led to reduced school attendance, with some private schools starting classes later for younger students. Several parents have requested the district administration to consider school closures or schedule changes due to the cold. The fog has disrupted train schedules, with trains from North India running significantly delayed. The New Delhi-Bhubaneswar Rajdhani Express was delayed by 25 hours, the New Delhi-Howrah Poorva Express by 21 hours, and other trains are also experiencing delays. Due to the delays in down line trains, up line trains are being rescheduled, causing further inconvenience to passengers. To ease travel, the 18623/18624 Islampur-Hatia-Islampur Express is now making experimental stops at Tatisilwai and Namkum stations in Ranchi division starting January 15th.