Haryana continued to be shrouded in dense fog for the third consecutive day, with visibility remaining low even until 10:30 AM. In the early morning hours, many districts bordering Rajasthan and Punjab experienced such thick fog that visibility was limited to just 5 meters. According to IMD Chandigarh, at 8:30 AM, Hisar, Karnal, Sirsa, and Bhiwani had visibility as low as 50 meters, while Ambala recorded visibility ranging from 20 to 200 meters. Ambala and Hisar were the coldest cities in Haryana, with a minimum temperature of 5.2 degrees, significantly lower than Shimla in Himachal Pradesh.
The dense fog has disrupted train schedules and slowed down traffic on GT Road and other highways. Even fields are veiled in thick fog. Residents are advised to exercise caution while commuting in the morning and leave home only when absolutely necessary.
Weather experts predict that the foggy conditions will persist for the next two days, with some districts experiencing dense fog. The weather will remain generally dry, and there is no relief expected from the cold. In rural areas, fog is prevalent from 10 to 11 AM.
On Tuesday, the maximum temperature reached 24 degrees, while the minimum temperature dropped to 5.3 degrees Celsius. The Meteorological Department warns that dense fog will continue in Haryana until December 28, followed by lighter fog from December 29 to December 30, with a slight decrease in minimum temperatures. Clear skies are predicted during the day, but fog may linger in some areas until late evening.