Dense Fog Alert: Severe Fog to Continue for Next Five Days Across North India
Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana blanketed under thick fog; IMD issues warning
North India witnessed a blanket of dense fog early Thursday morning, creating severe visibility issues across Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a five-day alert warning residents to prepare for challenging weather conditions during the early morning and late evening hours.
Dense fog was reported in multiple parts of Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, Lucknow, Amritsar, and Chandigarh, where visibility dropped drastically, disrupting movement on highways, expressways, and major city routes.
Delhi-NCR Visibility Drops Sharply
The national capital region woke up to extremely low visibility as fog mixed with air pollution pushed the Air Quality Index (AQI) into the ‘Severe’ category across several monitoring stations.
Residents complained of breathing difficulty, slower traffic movement, and long commuting times. Early morning travel became particularly unsafe on roads such as:
- Delhi–Meerut Expressway
- NH-44
- Yamuna Expressway
- Noida–Greater Noida Expressway
IMD forecasts that early morning fog conditions will remain intense for the next five days across the city.
Flight & Train Services Affected
Due to poor visibility, airlines including IndiGo, Air India, Vistara & SpiceJet issued travel advisories. Multiple flights experienced:
- Delays
- Route diversions
- Low-visibility landings
- Passenger advisory alerts
Rail passengers also reported late arrivals and disrupted schedules across major stations such as Delhi Junction, New Delhi Railway Station and Ghaziabad.
Punjab & Haryana Also Under Fog Blanket
In Punjab and Haryana, heavy fog was recorded in districts like:
- Amritsar
- Bathinda
- Faridkot
- Karnal
- Ambala
Farmers have been advised to take precautions during early work hours as fog combined with cold winds may impact morning field activities.
Schools in some districts are monitoring weather developments for potential timing changes if fog conditions worsen.
Uttar Pradesh Government Issues Alert
The Uttar Pradesh administration has also issued a state-wide alert due to continuous fog and cold wave conditions.
Police authorities on expressways are:
- Guiding vehicles
- Slowing down traffic
- Warning against overspeeding
- Installing fog-lights & reflectors
Emergency teams have been deployed to avoid accidents.
Health Advisory for Residents
Doctors advise caution for:
- Senior citizens
- Children
- Asthmatic patients
- People with heart or respiratory disease
Fog mixed with pollution increases the risk of breathing complications. Masks, warm clothing and limited outdoor activity are recommended.
IMD Forecast for Next Five Days
According to IMD, dense fog is expected to continue in north India during:
- Early mornings
- Late evenings
Afternoon hours may bring some temporary clearing, but fog will return overnight. Temperatures are also projected to drop further in coming days.
Conclusion
North India is passing through one of the season’s heaviest fog phases, impacting transport, health and daily movement. Authorities advise residents to check weather and traffic updates before travelling, avoid overspeeding, and keep fog-lights on during morning drives.
Residents are encouraged to stay indoors during peak fog hours and take precautions to avoid seasonal infections and breathing discomfort.
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