1. Dense fog alert issued by RMC Guwahati for Assam and Northeast states.
2. Effective from January 9, lasting for three days.
3. Warns of dense to very dense fog impacting visibility in various districts.
Guwahati, Jan 11: The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Guwahati has issued a dense fog alert for Assam and other Northeast states, effective from January 9 and expected to last for three days. The alert warns of dense to very dense fog conditions impacting visibility and daily activities in various districts.
On January 9th, affected districts included Tinsukia, Dibrugarh, Sivasagar, Majuli, Jorhat, Golaghat, Karbi Anglong, and West Karbi.
The alert extended to additional districts on January 10, such as Sivasagar, Charaideo, Majuli, Jorhat, Nagaon, Hojai, Morigaon, Darrang, Udalguri, Nalbari, Barpeta, Bongaigaon, Kokrajhar, Dhubri, South Salmara, Goalpara, Cachar, Karimganj, and Hailakandi.
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For January 11, the RMC’s fog alert covers Nalbari, Bongaigaon, Kokrajhar, Dhubri, South Salmara, and Goalpara. All Northeast states, except Arunachal Pradesh, are likely to experience similar fog conditions.
The dense fog has contributed to an increase in road accidents in recent days, leading to advisories for drivers to exercise caution due to reduced visibility. Transportation services, including the Dibrugarh-New Delhi Rajdhani Express, have also been disrupted, affecting travel in the Delhi-NCR region.
As challenging weather conditions persist, residents and travelers are urged to stay informed and take necessary precautions to ensure safety.
