Rajasthan’s Kotputli-Behror district is battling an unrelenting fog siege that has lasted 15 days, severely hampering everyday activities and economic flow. From commuters to cultivators, the impact is palpable across all sectors.
Early mornings in Behror turn into a whiteout, with visibility dropping sharply and complicating commutes. Highways buzz with slow-moving traffic until late morning, as drivers peer through the murk. Minors heading to school and workers rushing to jobs endure long waits and heightened dangers, while minor collisions loom as a constant threat.
The fog pairs with severe winter chills, where sub-zero feels grip the area overnight. Bonfires dot streets, and layers of clothing become essential. Midday sun offers a brief respite, pushing mercury to 20°C and dispersing some mist.
Agriculture bears the heaviest toll. Rabi harvests—mustard fields, wheat patches, chickpea plots—face moisture-induced vulnerabilities, with disease risks spiking. Worried farmers monitor forecasts obsessively, fearing substantial losses.
Weather experts forecast precipitation soon, influenced by western systems, which could deepen the chill or alter fog patterns. Local administration and traffic enforcers implore the public to minimize road trips, adhere to speed limits, and heed safety drives. Billboards and patrols aim to cut accident rates on perilous routes.
This prolonged weather anomaly underscores the need for better preparedness in fog-prone regions, as Kotputli-Behror awaits meteorological mercy.