PRAYAGRAJ, Dec. 18 -- The cold wave continues to intensify across North India with the Meteorological Department issuing an alert for severe cold and dense fog for the next three days.

Following the warning, the district administration in Prayagraj has also swung into action to ensure the safety of homeless people and livestock.

Prayagraj has begun to experience a sharp dip in temperatures, especially during the morning and evening hours, with the mercury falling below 10 degrees Celsius after sunset. To prevent homeless people from spending freezing nights on the streets, the Prayagraj Municipal Corporation has set up 35 temporary night shelters within the city limits.

According to Prayagraj Municipal Corporation Chief Engineer Anil M...