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Chennai Weather: Chennai residents may have to brace for foggy nights and misty mornings over the next few days, with the Met office cautioning that poor

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visibility conditions are likely to prevail till January 17. The warning comes amid low solar heating and high moisture levels, which could trigger fog formation over Chennai airport and nearby areas, potentially disrupting road traffic, flight operations and rail services. The advisory was issued on Wednesday evening as the city continues to see humid winter weather, making early mornings particularly tricky for commuters.

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Fog likely near Chennai airport and surrounding areas

According to the Met office, there is a high likelihood of fog formation around Chennai airport and nearby localities during night and early morning hours for the next three days.\n
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These conditions may lead to:
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poor visibility
delayed or impacted flight operations
slower movement and safety concerns for road traffic
possible disruptions in rail services

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IMD forecast: Fog mist in morning, partly cloudy later

The latest IMD forecast indicates:
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Fog/mist in the morning
Partly cloudy skies later in the day
No weather warning issued as of now

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The 7-day outlook shows foggy mornings likely from:
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January 15
January 16
January 17
January 18

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Skies are expected to turn partly cloudy from:
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January 19
January 20

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Chennai weather in past 24 hours: Warm, humid, and dry

Weather readings over the last 24 hours show typical coastal winter conditions—humid but not cold.\n
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Maximum temperature: 30.1°C
Minimum temperature: 21.6°C
Rainfall: 0.00 mm
Humidity: 78% to 86%

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\nThe combination of moisture in the air and weaker winter sunlight is what is creating the perfect conditions for fog and mist.\n
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With fog likely during the night and early morning hours, residents are advised to:
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start early but drive slow and cautious
keep headlights on low beam and avoid high beam glare
check flight updates if travelling via Chennai airport
allow buffer time for trains and road journeys

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Chennai on Fog Alert: Met Warns of Poor Visibility Till Jan 17, Flights and Traffic May Be Hit

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