Dense fog blankets Hyderabad, visibility drops sharply

Hyderabad and several Telangana districts witnessed dense fog over the past two days, reducing visibility to below 50 metres on key highways. The IMD has attributed the conditions to moisture accumulation and warned that foggy weather is likely to persist till January 4.

Hyderabad: Hyderabad woke up to a heavy cover of seasonal fog that is settling over the city and outskirts during early morning and late-night.

For the last 48 hours, people have been struggling to negotiate the thick blanket of early morning fog.

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The most intense fog has been reported along major transit corridors, specifically the Hyderabad–Vijayawada highway (LB Nagar to Choutuppal) and the Outer Ring Road (ORR).

According to reports. visibility dropped to below 50 meters in some of these areas. Districts such as Adilabad, Medchal, Sangareddy, and Vikarabad have also reported extensive foggy weather, delaying local transport and making highway commuting hazardous.

The IMD-Hyderabad has indicated that moisture accumulation at lower atmospheric levels (0.9 km to 1 km above ground) is the primary driver for foggy weather conditions. Similar weather conditions of extensive fogging are expected to continue till January 4.

Meanwhile, the minimum temperatures have started to gradually rise from single digits, which was the case throughout December, 2025, to double-digits across Telangana.

Authorities have urged motorists on the ORR and National Highways to use fog lights, maintain low speeds, and avoid high-beam headlights, which can further distort vision in dense mist.