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Tamil Nadu: Motorists battle near zero visibility in Chengalpattu due to thick fog

Dec 18, 2025

Chengalpattu experienced the full brunt of the winter chill and dense fog on Wednesday, which blinded motorists and disrupted regional travel. Motorists were forced to drive slowly with their headlights on. In several areas, drivers faced considerable difficulty, with the impact being more severe on major roads such as the Chengalpattu National Highway and the GST Road. The atmospheric haze that followed a day of rainfall reduced visibility on the Road and led to the cancellation of 11 flights at Chennai Airport as northern weather patterns were reflected in the south. Commuters in Chengalpattu faced challenging morning routes on Wednesday as a thick layer of fog engulfed the district, turning major highways into slow-moving queues of headlights.