Argus News - Dense Fog Blankets Odisha, Flights and Traffic Hit

Bhubaneswar, Dec 25: Odisha is reeling under the impact of dense fog, which has blanketed several districts since early Thursday morning. The heavy fog has severely disrupted daily life, affecting both road and air travel.

In the twin cities of Cuttack and Bhubaneswar, visibility dropped drastically, making it difficult for vehicles to move smoothly. Motorists were forced to drive with headlights on even at 8 am, as visibility was reduced to less than 100 meters. National highways outside the cities witnessed even heavier fog, causing traffic congestion and delays.

Air travel was also hit hard. At the Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar, no flights could take off or land due to poor visibility. Several flights were delayed, leaving passengers stranded and schedules disrupted.

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The dense fog was not limited to the twin cities. Districts such as Kandhamal, Sonepur, Sundargarh, Dhenkanal, Sambalpur, and Jharsuguda also reported similar conditions. According to the Regional Meteorological Centre, this situation is expected to persist until December 28.

In view of the prevailing conditions, a yellow warning has been issued for multiple districts, urging residents to exercise caution.

Despite the fog, weather experts have indicated that there will be no major changes in the minimum night temperatures over the next week. The overall weather is expected to remain dry, with fog occurring mainly during early mornings and late nights. On Wednesday, Koraput recorded the state’s lowest temperature at 6.1°C, highlighting the winter chill gripping the region.