PRAYAGRAJ, Dec. 22 -- As temperatures continue to fall, the district administration has implemented comprehensive measures to protect the homeless from the harsh winter cold. The Prayagraj Municipal Corporation (PMC) has set up 44 rain baseras (night shelters), including five exclusively for women, across various parts of the city, and has also arranged bonfires at 112 locations.

ADM (Finance and Revenue) Vinita Singh said the PMC has established nine permanent rain baseras at key locations, including Noorullah Road, Leader Road, Mundera Mandi, and two units near the Cholera Hospital, among others.

Besides the permanent facilities, 30 temporary shelters have been set up using canopy tents, including five exclusively for women. Each cano...