Moradabad, Dec. 21 -- As the cold wave intensifies across northern India, special arrangements have been made at Moradabad District Hospital to protect patients from the chill.

Dr Sangeeta Gupta, Chief Medical Superintendent (CMS) of Moradabad District Hospital, said, "To protect patients from the cold during the winter, all windows and doors in all wards have been repaired. Heaters have been provided in all the wards. Everyone has an adequate supply of blankets."

She added, "Patients are given as many blankets as they request."

Meanwhile, the northern state of Uttar Pradesh experienced dense fog on Saturday morning, with temperatures dipping to 9degC in several cities.

In Ayodhya, heavy fog enveloped the city, significantly reducing ...