Dense fog disrupts traffic in Gurugram, visibility affected on key highways

Gurugram was blanketed by dense fog on Tuesday morning, reducing visibility and disrupting traffic on major highways. The dense fog particularly affected the Delhi-Gurugram Expressway, with the stretch between Kherki Daula and Vatika Chowkand from Iffco Chowk to Sirhaul experiencing the worst conditions, according to local traffic police officials.

Delays were also reported on other key routes, including Sohna Road, Golf Course Extension Road, the Delhi-Gurugram-Jaipur highway and the Southern Peripheral Road (SPR). There was also a significant traffic build-up around Hero Honda Chowk.

Adding to the congestion, two sections of the flyover near Hero Honda Chowk, which had been damaged two days earlier, caused further disruptions. On National Highway 48, near Cyber City, vehicles were reportedly stuck in a jam between 8.00 am and 9.00 am.

Office-goers and industrial workers travelling by car and two-wheeler faced significant challenges due to the low visibility in the early hours. The DCP of Traffic Police, Virendra Vij, advised commuters to drive at slow speeds and use fog lights. He also recommended heavy vehicles avoid busy roads during peak hours.

The meteorological department has forecast moderate to dense fog would continue to persist in the district over the next few days, with temperatures expected to stay below 10°C at night.

On Tuesday, the maximum temperature was recorded at 13.7°C, while the minimum dipped to 10.5°C during the night.

The weather department also said chilly winds could make the cold feel more intense, particularly for vulnerable groups, including infants, pregnant women, the elderly and those with chronic illnesses. They advised people to avoid prolonged exposure to the cold and to dress in layers of lightweight, loose-fitting woollen clothing. It was also recommended to cover the head, neck, hands and feet, as these areas are particularly prone to heat loss.