Chennai Fog Alert: Flights, Traffic May Be Hit

• Chennai: Fog expected till Jan 17, impacting flights, roads, rail due to low visibility.
• Airport area fog likely at night/morning. Drive slow, check travel updates.
• IMD forecasts fog/mist mornings, partly cloudy days. No weather warning yet.

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

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.

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.

These conditions may lead to:

• poor visibility
• delayed or impacted flight operations
• slower movement and safety concerns for road traffic
• possible disruptions in rail services

IMD forecast: Fog mist in morning, partly cloudy later

The latest IMD forecast indicates:

• Fog/mist in the morning
• Partly cloudy skies later in the day
• No weather warning issued as of now

The 7-day outlook shows foggy mornings likely from:

• January 15
• January 16
• January 17
• January 18

Skies are expected to turn partly cloudy from:

• January 19
• January 20

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.

• Maximum temperature: 30.1°C
• Minimum temperature: 21.6°C
• Rainfall: 0.00 mm
• Humidity: 78% to 86%

The combination of moisture in the air and weaker winter sunlight is what is creating the perfect conditions for fog and mist.

With fog likely during the night and early morning hours, residents are advised to:

• 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