New Delhi, December 28

Thick blanket of fog enveloped components of Punjab and Haryana, decreasing visibility.

In Punjab, Bathinda shivered at 1°C, Amritsar 2.8°C and Faridkot 3.5°C; in Haryana, Narnaul was coldest at 4°C.

Fourteen trains to Delhi had been reported working late as a consequence of dense to very dense fog in different areas.

Crops hit in Kangra

Farmers within the decrease belts of Himachal’s Kangra district are a fearful lot because the extended dry spell has began affecting their rabi crops corresponding to wheat, barley and mustard. Citrus fruit growers are additionally fearing injury to their crops. Wheat is sown on 92,000 hectares in Kangra.