PATNA, Dec. 18 -- With the state capital witnessing foggy and chilly conditions throughout the day , the Patna district administration has issued directives to officials to set up bonfires at various locations in the city and also started temporary shelter facilities or rain baseras for the poor and homeless.

CN Prabhu, director, Bihar Mausam Sewa Kendra, said the maximum temperature in Patna on Thursday stood at around 27-28 degree Celsius while the minimum was recorded at 9-9.5 degree Celsius. "There has not been a big drop in temperature and the same conditions will prevail for the next few days. But there is a chill in the air because of the foggy conditions and little sunlight," said Prabhu, adding that there was likelihood of furth...