Morning travel across Uttar Pradesh is on alert again, with dense fog risk staying active in both western and eastern belts today, February 5, 2026, in what is shaping up as Latest News in India for weather-related travel disruption. IMD’s latest subdivision warning flags dense fog for East Uttar Pradesh on Day 1, and recent multi-hazard bulletins also mention dense to very dense fog spells over parts of the northern plains, including UP windows this week.
City-by-City Fog Watch and What It Means on Ground
For commuters, the practical impact is visibility collapse during late night and early morning, then gradual improvement after sunrise. Noida and Ghaziabad remain sensitive because NCR-side pollution trapping can amplify low-visibility stress on roads. Lucknow and Kanpur are in the tighter disruption zone, where aviation and highway movement have already seen delay patterns during recent fog spells.
The six-city watch today: Noida, Ghaziabad, Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi, Prayagraj. Western UP pockets may also see isolated thunder activity in coming days, so visibility plus wet-road risk can overlap briefly in some corridors.
Live Tracker Links You Can Actually Use
The official IMD warning page is the most reliable first check before leaving home, especially for district-level shifts through the day. Also track airport/airline advisories when flying to or from Lucknow.
Official Social Update to Follow
IMD has posted multi-hazard updates on X covering fog windows and north India weather evolution: IMD official post on X.
FAQs
Which UP cities face the highest fog risk today?
Noida, Ghaziabad, Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi, and Prayagraj face stronger early-morning visibility risk today, according to weather bulletins.
What time is the fog usually worst in UP?
Most intense fog appears late night through morning, usually improving gradually after sunrise across corridors today.
Can flights from Lucknow get delayed due to fog?
Yes, dense fog has recently disrupted Lucknow operations, causing diversions and delayed arrivals in mornings.
Is this only a road travel issue?
No, rail and air schedules can slip too when visibility drops below safe operational thresholds overnight.
Where should I check official updates first?
Check IMD warning pages and official X posts first, then airline advisories before your departure time.
