Dense fog engulfs Odisha, disrupts normal life in several districts

Odisha: Dense fog enveloped Bhubaneswar and several other parts of Odisha on Saturday morning, disrupting normal life during the winter season.

Lower visibility impacts road traffic

Dense fog severely impacted vehicular traffic on the state capital and major roads across Odisha. In many areas, visibility dropped to less than 50 meters, forcing commuters to drive cautiously and delaying their morning commute.

Paradip affected for the first time this season

In a rare occurrence this winter, dense fog disrupted normal life in the port city of Paradip, disrupting daily activities and transportation during the morning hours.

IMD issues dense to very dense fog warning

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a dense to very dense fog warning for several parts of Odisha for the next four days, urging people and drivers to remain alert.

Heavy fog is expected in these districts on January 4-5

According to the IMD, dense to very dense fog is expected in some areas of Puri, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara, and Jajpur districts on the mornings of January 4 and 5.

Dense fog with visibility less than 50 meters is also expected in Khordha, Nayagarh, Ganjam, Gajapati, Kandhamal, Angul, Dhenkanal, Bhadrak, Balasore, Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, and Sundargarh districts during this period.

Fog will persist until January 7

The IMD has warned of dense fog with visibility less than 50 meters in Puri, Khordha, Nayagarh, Kandhamal, Ganjam, and Gajapati districts on the mornings of January 6 and 7.

Officials have advised commuters to exercise caution, especially in the morning, as fog is expected to persist across the state.