In Punjab, the severe cold wave has further tightened its grip despite sunshine for some time on 14 Jan 2024, Sunday. The Met Office has issued red, orange and yellow alerts regarding cold day and dense fog in the coming days. Meanwhile, the state government has announced closure of schools for primary classes till 20th January.<br />'' <br />''Akashvani Correspondent reports that the temperature is falling continuously due to bone-chilling cold winds blowing in the state. The minimum temperature touched zero degrees in Ballowal Saunkhadi of Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar district today. The Met Office has predicted ground frost in rural and urban areas. In such extremely cold weather conditions, people have been advised not to roam outside without any work.<br />''