Noida, Meerut, Lucknow, Varanasi, Kanpur and more UP cities to see very dense fog; IMD warns of cold days

Dense to very dense fog enveloped large parts of Uttar Pradesh on Friday, disrupting visibility across several districts as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warned that similar conditions are likely to persist, especially during late night and early morning hours.

According to the Meteorological Centre, the state witnessed dry weather over the past 24 hours, with no rainfall reported from any district.

Lucknow Weather Update: Temperatures Dip Below Normal

In the state capital Lucknow, the maximum temperature stood at 19.6 degrees Celsius, about 1.4 degrees below normal, while the minimum temperature settled at 5.8 degrees Celsius, nearly two degrees lower than the seasonal average.


Relative humidity levels ranged between 91 per cent and 54 per cent. Despite the foggy mornings, clear skies during the day kept temperatures comfortable.

The IMD said Lucknow and surrounding areas are likely to experience mainly clear skies during daytime, but dense to very dense fog is expected during late night and morning hours. The maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to hover around 20 degrees Celsius and 7 degrees Celsius respectively.

IMD Issues Dense Fog Warning Across Uttar Pradesh

The weather department has issued a warning for dense fog across many parts of the state. While dry weather is very likely to continue, cold day conditions are expected at isolated locations, particularly in western and central Uttar Pradesh.

Minimum Temperatures Fall Sharply in Several Districts

Several districts recorded minimum temperatures between 2 and 5 degrees Celsius below normal. Hardoi, Kanpur city, Ayodhya and Najibabad recorded lows of around 4 degrees Celsius. Muzaffarnagar reported 4.1 degrees, Moradabad 4.2 degrees and Bareilly 4.8 degrees Celsius.

Western and Central UP See Lower Day Temperatures

Maximum temperatures remained significantly below normal in parts of western and central Uttar Pradesh. Bahraich recorded a high of just 12.6 degrees Celsius, which is 7.4 degrees below normal. Bareilly, Moradabad and Muzaffarnagar reported maximum temperatures around 13 degrees Celsius, while Meerut stood at 13.6 degrees and Barabanki at 15 degrees Celsius.

Bundelkhand Records Higher Day Temperatures

In contrast, districts in Bundelkhand and nearby regions reported comparatively warmer conditions. Jhansi recorded a maximum temperature of 27.3 degrees Celsius, five degrees above normal. Banda, Hamirpur and Orai also reported higher-than-average daytime temperatures.

Fog Reduces Visibility Across Major Cities

Visibility dropped sharply at several locations due to thick fog. Very dense fog, with visibility reduced to nearly 50 metres, was reported at a few places. Dense fog with visibility around 200 metres and moderate fog conditions were observed across western, central and eastern Uttar Pradesh.

Cities including Lucknow, Varanasi, Kanpur, Prayagraj, Gorakhpur and Ayodhya reported poor visibility during morning hours.

IMD Advisory for Residents and Commuters

The IMD has advised people to remain cautious while travelling during early morning and late night hours due to reduced visibility and prevailing cold conditions. Motorists have been urged to drive carefully and follow traffic advisories during fog-prone hours.

Inputs from PTI