Ulundurpettai and surrounding areas in Tamil Nadu’s Kallakurichi district were shrouded in dense fog early morning which reduced visibility and made road travel difficult for motorists. Vehicles moving on major roads were seen with headlights switched on as drivers struggled to see the road ahead.
Early morning commuters were hit the hardest by the fog they were on busy roads and highway stretches. Motorists slowed down and drove cautiously as visibility was poor.
Heavy Fog Reduces Visibility in Ulundurpettai
Ulundurpettai and nearby areas were blanketed with thick fog early in the morning. It was difficult for drivers to spot vehicles, road dividers and other obstacles from far away.
The surrounding areas of Kallakurichi district were also experiencing similar weather conditions. The thick layer of fog made the sky hazy and visibility remained poor during morning commute.
Motorists travelling on important routes were asked to switch on headlights and drive slowly when fog-covered stretches were encountered.
Two People Injured in Fog-Related Road Accident
Poor visibility also caused a road accident near Ulundurpettai on Wednesday morning.
Two people travelling on a motorcycle hit a road barricade after failing to notice it because of heavy fog, Daily Thanthi reported on November 11.
The injured were identified as Raja (29) and Bhoomika (24). Both had serious injuries in the accident.
People who saw the accident happened to help rescue the injured people and arranged for an ambulance to take them to Ulundurpettai Government Hospital where they were being treated.
The incident reminds us of the dangers of driving in dense fog (where visibility is very low).
Motorists Advised to Drive Carefully
Foggy weather can make road travel dangerous (early morning hours are when visibility is lowest).
Slow down; leave enough room between you and the car in front of you; don’t suddenly brake.
Using the right headlights and fog lamps can help increase visibility. Motorists should also not over take unnecessarily; look out for road barriers, pedestrians and vehicles approaching from behind etc.
Two-wheeler riders should travel at slower speeds and wear helmets.
VIDEO | Tamil Nadu: Dense fog engulfs Ulundurpettai and surrounding areas in Kallakurichi district, with vehicles on the National Highway driving with their headlights on. (Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/d8jp61yd2p) https://t.co/72wkaM2zhq
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) November 11, 2026
Foggy Conditions Reported Across Kallakurichi District
Ulundurpettai is among the areas in Kallakurichi district where early morning fog was reported in recent days.
Oneindia Tamil reported on 31 October 2026 that there was dense fog in Ulundurpettai, Chinnasalem and surrounding parts of the district.
Fog persisted in some places till 7:30 AM (report) and motorists going to work and other destinations were inconvenienced.
The conditions on Nov. 11 have again highlighted the difficulties faced by early-morning commuters in the region.
Road Safety Remains Important During Fog
Foggy weather in Ulundurpettai reminds us that early morning drives must be taken extra care of.
Visibility is impaired so even familiar roads become difficult to follow. Drivers should not speed, keep safe distances and obey traffic safety instructions.
The accident involving two people reported above also shows how quickly reduced visibility can lead to dangerous situations on the road.
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