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UP dense fog warning: Zero visibility in Kanpur, Ayodhya; IMD issues advisory

Experts warned that very dense fog in these districts could reduce the visibility to less than 50 metres

2 min readLucknowUpdated: Dec 17, 2025 12:10 PM IST

The India Meteorological Department in Lucknow has issued an orange alert for ‘very dense fog’ in 13 districts of eastern and central Uttar Pradesh, while a yellow alert for dense fog has been sounded in 27 districts stretching from eastern to western UP. (Express Photo)

A thick blanket of fog engulfed Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday morning, prompting weather authorities to issue orange and yellow alerts across large parts of the state. Some districts such as Ayodhya, Gorakhpur, Prayagraj and Kanpur reported zero visibility.

The Met Department forecast dense to very dense fog for two days and, thereafter, dense fog for the subsequent two days.

Districts under the orange alert include Deoria, Gorakhpur, Sant Kabirnagar, Basti, Kushinagar, Maharajganj, Siddharthnagar, Gonda, Balrampur, Shravasti, Bahraich, Lakhimpur Kheri, Sitapur and Bareilly.

A yellow warning has been issued for Prayagraj, Pratapgarh, Sonbhadra, Mirzapur, Chandauli, Varanasi, Jaunpur, Gazipur, Azamgarh, Mau, Ballia, Barabanki, Amethi, Sultanpur, Ayodhya, Ambedkarnagar, Muzaffarnagar, Bijnor, Amroha, Moradabad, Rampur, Shahjahanpur, Sambhal and Badaun.

In Varanasi and Kanpur City, visibility was reduced to 40-50 metres.

Experts warned that very dense fog in these districts could affect traffic movement as well.

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On Tuesday, low visibility owing to dense fog led to a deadly pile-up on the Yamuna Expressway that left 13 people dead.

Districts across the Eastern and Central belt as well as parts of West UP witnessed very dense fog in the early hours of Tuesday. Sources said several flights were delayed from Delhi due to low visibility, affecting the flight schedule at Lucknow Airport as well.

Maulshree Seth

Maulshree Seth is an Assistant Editor with The Indian Express, based in Lucknow. With over 15 years of experience in mainstream journalism, she has built a formidable reputation for her on-ground reporting across Uttar Pradesh. Her expertise spans a wide array of critical beats, including state politics, governance, the judiciary, and rural development. Authoritativeness Maulshree’s work is characterized by depth and historical context. Her coverage of high-stakes state elections and landmark judicial rulings has established her as an authoritative voice on the intersection of law and politics in Northern India. She is frequently recognized for her ability to gain access to primary sources and for her nuanced understanding of the socio-economic factors that drive the world's most populous sub-national entity. Trustworthiness & Ethical Journalism Her reporting is rooted in rigorous fact-checking and a steadfast dedication to neutral, unbiased storytelling. By prioritizing field-based verification—often traveling to the most remote corners of the state—she ensures that her readers receive a truthful and comprehensive view of events. ... Read More

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