Delhi & UP Wrapped in Fog: Slow Roads, Zero Visibility - Brace for Foggy Days Ahead!

*New Delhi:* Wednesday morning witnessed the onset of dense fog in various districts of Uttar Pradesh and the Delhi-NCR region. In several areas of Delhi, the fog was so thick that zero visibility conditions were observed for the first time in this weather. Cities in Uttar Pradesh, including the capital Lucknow, Varanasi, Kanpur, Prayagraj, Bareilly, and Jhansi, faced significant difficulties due to dense fog. Visibility decreased to 15-20 meters in several cities.

Commuters were forced to drive slowly, relying on headlights as vehicles cautiously navigated the roads. A similar situation prevailed on Tuesday in half of the state. The meteorological department predicts that such weather will persist until the end of the year. Orange alerts for dense fog have been issued in seven districts of the state, while yellow alerts are in effect for 24 districts. Besides Uttar Pradesh and Delhi, regions in Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh are also experiencing challenges due to dense fog, impacting air and rail services.

**Delhi Shrouded in Fog's Fury**

The national capital Delhi, along with several states, is currently wrapped in a thick blanket of dense fog. Visibility has significantly reduced, reaching zero in many areas, posing challenges for morning commuters. The meteorological department anticipates that the situation of dense fog will persist in the Delhi-NCR region until December 29th. This may pose difficulties for people during travel. Along with dense fog, Delhi is experiencing biting cold, with the minimum temperature recorded at 7 degrees Celsius on Tuesday.

**Uttar Pradesh Grapples with Intense Fog**

Various regions of Uttar Pradesh also witnessed dense fog on Wednesday morning, affecting vehicular movement on the roads. Cities like Lucknow and Varanasi faced challenges due to the thick fog. People resorted to using headlights while driving. The meteorological department suggests that similar conditions will prevail in various cities of the state in the coming days. During the last 24 hours, Najibabad in Bijnor district recorded the lowest temperature at 6 degrees Celsius.

Orange alerts for dense fog have been issued in seven districts of the state, while yellow alerts are in effect for 24 districts. The districts under yellow alert include the capital Lucknow, Varanasi, Kanpur, Meerut, Ghaziabad, Azamgarh, Hardoi, and Unnao.

**Weather to Change Due to Western Disturbance**

The meteorological department predicts the possibility of rain in the southern states of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal in the next 5 days. A fresh western disturbance is expected to affect northern India from December 30th to January 2nd, bringing light rain to central India. The impact of the new western disturbance may also be felt in the Delhi-NCR region. Parts of Punjab may experience dense fog until December 31st, affecting Haryana as well.

**Likelihood of Rain in These Regions**

According to Skymet Weather's report, changes in weather are expected in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Lakshadweep today. These regions may experience light rain. The rest of the country is likely to remain dry until December 29th. A significant change in weather may occur on the night of December 29th. There is a possibility of rain and snowfall in the western Himalayas, causing dense fog in the plains of the Ganges. However, most parts of the country are not expected to see a significant temperature change in the next two days.