21.   Kashmir Governor K.V. Krishna Rao expressed shock and grief over the tragedy and asked his officials to provide emergency medical treatment to the pilgrims stricken by the biting cold.

22.   Many of the Hindus were suffering from the biting cold and exposure.

23.   Oil stocks failed to rise on the wings of an increase in crude oil prices, which soared this week as biting cold took hold of northern Europe.

24.   Residents continued to circle the building despite the biting cold and drizzling rain, as several took shelter under the awnings of nearby stores.