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Summary:

A thick mist is causing hazardous driving conditions in inland districts of Tamil Nadu, India, including Vellore, Ranipet, Tirupattur, and Tiruvannamalai. Meteorologists attribute the early arrival of the mist to a lack of sea breeze. The mist is reducing visibility to as little as 1.5 kilometers on major highways like the Chennai-Bengaluru Highway (NH 48 and NH 44) and Ranipet-Krishnagiri High Road (SH 24), posing a risk to motorists. The weather pattern also indicates longer nights and shorter daylight hours, with sunset occurring significantly earlier than usual. Motorists are advised to use headlights and ensure adequate safety measures.

News Article:

Hazardous Mist Grips Inland Tamil Nadu, Drivers Urged to Exercise Caution

Vellore, India – December 24, 2025 – A dense mist has descended upon the inland districts of Tamil Nadu, significantly reducing visibility and posing a safety risk to motorists. The affected areas include Vellore, Ranipet, Tirupattur, and Tiruvannamalai, with major highways like the Chennai-Bengaluru Highway (NH 48 & NH 44) and the Ranipet-Krishnagiri High Road (SH 24) particularly impacted.

According to meteorologists at the Vellore Observatory of the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the early arrival of the mist is due to the absence of the usual sea breeze, which typically mitigates such occurrences during the monsoon season. Visibility is currently reduced to a mere 1.5 kilometers in some areas.

“Coastal areas like Chennai benefit from sea breezes that lessen the severity of cold weather at night. Inland areas like Vellore and the surrounding districts will experience more extreme cold conditions, particularly in January and February,” stated N.A. Nehru Raj, a meteorologist at the Vellore Observatory.

Authorities are urging drivers to exercise extreme caution, utilize headlights, and ensure adequate safety measures are in place, especially on elevated corridors and bridges. Motorists are also advised to be aware of the earlier sunset, currently occurring around 5:30 p.m., indicating longer nights and shorter daylight hours.

The mist is expected to persist until approximately 9:00 a.m. each day, followed by haze until 11:00 a.m.

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