Hyderabad and several parts of Telangana woke up to thick fog on Thursday morning, with Eastern Telangana experiencing particularly dense conditions that reduced visibility significantly.
The fog has affected normal life and road traffic across the state, prompting authorities to issue caution advisories for commuters during early morning hours.
Weather officials have confirmed that the cold wave conditions have eased across the region. Normal winter weather is expected to continue for the next 3-4 days, though dense fog will remain a regular feature during morning hours.
The fog formation has been particularly severe in the eastern districts of the state, where visibility dropped to less than 50 meters in some areas. This weather pattern is typical for this time of year when temperature differences between day and night create ideal conditions for fog formation.
Motorists have been advised to exercise extreme caution, especially along National Highway 65, which connects Hyderabad to Vijayawada. The highway has witnessed reduced visibility during early morning hours, making driving conditions hazardous.
Travelers are being urged to:
- Use fog lights and maintain low speeds
- Keep safe distance from other vehicles
- Avoid unnecessary travel during early morning hours
- Stay updated on weather conditions before starting journeys
While residents are currently experiencing a brief respite from the cold, meteorological forecasts indicate that another cold wave is likely to return around January 5-6. This second spell of cold weather could bring temperatures down once again across the state.
The temporary easing of cold wave conditions has provided relief to homeless people and daily wage workers who were struggling with the severe cold over the past week. However, authorities are preparing for the anticipated return of colder weather early next week.
Local administration has been monitoring the situation closely and has advised people to take necessary precautions. Night shelters in Hyderabad and other major cities remain operational to provide warmth to those in need.
The current weather pattern is consistent with typical winter conditions in Telangana, where January usually witnesses the coldest temperatures of the season along with morning fog that gradually clears by mid-day.
