As temperatures are set to drop, the Met office has issued a fog warning for Calcutta and several surrounding districts. In response, Kolkata Police released a “Fog Safety Alert” on Thursday, urging motorists to be cautious while driving in dense fog during the early hours of the day. Using the hashtag #Fog-Alert, Kolkata Traffic Police posted a six-point advisory on social media, reminding drivers to “drive safely and arrive safely” in foggy conditions. “Even Red Road, Kidderpore Road and Hospital Road near the Maidan become accident-prone as visibility drops dramatically. Experts suggest that it’s best to avoid driving in dense fog altogether.

Source: The Telegraph December 26, 2025 02:09 UTC