Archive · 25 Dec 2025
Fog Alert for North India
The weather department says there will be foggy mornings and cold weather in many parts of northern and eastern India from 23 to 27 December.
This fog can make it hard to see while driving, so the Kolkata Traffic Police are asking everyone to be careful.
They advise using headlights, driving slowly, and keeping a safe distance from other cars.
The temperatures will be cool, with Delhi feeling especially chilly.
The fog might also cause flight delays in Delhi.
At least 10 flights were cancelled and more than 270 others delayed at Indira Gandhi International Airport on Tuesday due to dense fog and low visibility conditions, disrupting early-day operations in the national capital.
The airport handles nearly 1,300 flight movements daily, making it particularly vulnerable to winter weather disruptions.
Fog alert issued for 23 to 27 December in Kolkata and Delhi-NCR.
Dense fog expected in eastern and northern India, causing low visibility.
Commuters advised to drive cautiously, use headlights and fog lamps, and maintain safe distances.
Temperatures expected to range from mid-teens to mid-20s Celsius in Kolkata and 8-12 degrees Celsius in Delhi-NCR.
Flight delays and cancellations reported at Indira Gandhi International Airport due to dense fog.
- Who
- Kolkata Traffic Police, India Meteorological Department, Delhi International Airport Limited
- What
- Issued a fog alert and reported flight disruptions due to dense fog
- When
- 23 to 27 December
- Where
- Kolkata, Delhi-NCR, and other parts of eastern and northern India
- Why
- To warn motorists of low visibility and increased risk of road accidents, and to inform travelers of flight delays
Traffic Safety Advocates
Commuters and Travelers
Safety Measures
Traffic Safety Advocates
Advocate for strict adherence to safety guidelines to prevent accidents.
Commuters and Travelers
Express inconvenience due to delays and disruptions in travel plans.
- Issued By
- Kolkata Traffic Police, India Meteorological Department
- Duration
- 23 to 27 December
- Affected Areas
- Kolkata, Delhi-NCR, eastern Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, west Uttar Pradesh, northern Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, interior Odisha
- Expected Temperature
- Mid-teens to mid-20s Celsius (Kolkata), 8-12 degrees Celsius (Delhi-NCR)
- Flight Delays
- Expected in Delhi due to visibility issues
- Flights Cancelled
- 10 flights (6 arriving, 4 departing)
- Flights Delayed
- Over 270 flights
- Average Departure Delay
- 29 minutes
Sources
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