Dense morning fog disrupts life in Bhubaneswar, Cuttack

31 Oct 2026, 03:13 by Anustupa Mishra · KalingaTV

Bhubaneswar: A thick blanket of fog covered the twin cities of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack on Saturday morning, disrupting normal life and slowing down vehicular movement across several major roads.

The dense fog was observed from the early hours, with visibility dropping significantly between approximately 5 am and 7 am.

The conditions were so severe that objects located just a few metres away were difficult to see clearly, leaving several stretches of the city covered under a white layer of fog.

Vehicular movement was particularly affected along National Highway-16, Cuttack’s Ring Road, Nandankanan Road, Uttara Chhak and adjoining suburban areas.

Commuters faced difficulties navigating these routes due to poor visibility, while motorists were seen driving at reduced speeds with fog lights and hazard lights switched on to avoid accidents.

The sudden drop in visibility also affected the morning commute, prompting drivers to exercise additional caution while travelling through fog-covered stretches.

The dense fog is attributed to high atmospheric humidity combined with a fall in nighttime temperatures over the past few days. Such conditions favour the formation of fog, particularly during early morning hours.

Dense morning fog disrupts life in Bhubaneswar, Cuttack

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