Heavy fog in northern districts of TN till Feb 14; light rain likely in delta areas
Chennai, Feb 11
Chennai and several northern districts of Tamil Nadu are expected to experience persistent morning fog over the next few days, with the Regional Meteorological Centre forecasting misty conditions until February 14.
According to an official weather bulletin, districts including Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, and Chengalpattu are likely to witness dense fog during the early morning hours, potentially affecting visibility and disrupting traffic movement, especially for commuters and motorists during peak travel times.
Authorities have advised drivers to exercise caution while travelling in the early hours.
In addition to these areas, moderate fog is expected to prevail on Wednesday and Thursday in districts such as Vellore, Ranipet, Tirupattur, Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri, and Dindigul.
Weather officials noted that these regions could experience reduced visibility, particularly near highways, rural stretches, and low-lying areas.
Meanwhile, light fog conditions are also likely to be felt in Salem, Erode, and Namakkal districts along with the northern belt. Though less intense, the mist may still create mild inconvenience for early morning commuters and agricultural activities.
The weather department has also predicted a shift in conditions for southern Tamil Nadu and the Cauvery delta districts, where moderate rainfall is expected tomorrow.
The showers could provide some relief to farmers and help improve soil moisture levels in agricultural zones.
Temperatures across Tamil Nadu are forecast to rise gradually over the coming days.
Despite the chances of rain in select regions, most parts of Tamil Nadu and the Union Territory of Puducherry are expected to experience predominantly dry weather conditions. Meteorologists said the combination of early morning fog, isolated rainfall, and rising temperatures reflects seasonal atmospheric changes typical during this time of year.
Residents are advised to stay updated with daily forecasts and plan their travel accordingly. The weather department continues to monitor the situation and will issue further advisories if conditions change.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Good news about the light rain for the delta areas. Our farmers in Thanjavur district desperately need this after the patchy monsoon. Hope it's evenly distributed and not just a passing shower.
The fog warning is very timely. I travel on the Chennai-Bangalore highway regularly, and the stretch near Krishnagiri can become a blind spot. Requesting the highway patrol to be more visible during early hours.
I'm visiting Chennai from the US and this is my first experience with such dense fog in a tropical city. It's quite surreal. The locals seem used to it, but as a tourist, I'll definitely postpone my early morning plans to Mahabalipuram.
While the advisory is helpful, I feel the Met department could be more precise. "Moderate fog" in Vellore vs "dense fog" in Chennai - what does that mean in meters of visibility? More specific data would help logistics companies like ours plan better.
The rising temperatures after the fog are the worst part. It feels so humid and sticky by afternoon. Hope the predicted rain in the delta brings some coolness to the air here in Coimbatore as well. 🤞
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