Fog blankets Bilaspur as visibility drops, drivers face difficulty amid rising chill

As winter begins to make its presence felt in Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh, the city is increasingly being seen under a layer of fog. Visibility has started to decrease gradually, creating difficulties for vehicle drivers and forcing them to travel with greater caution.

The changing weather is being seen across different parts of the state. While snow has slowly started appearing in the higher hilly areas of Himachal Pradesh, the lower regions are witnessing a blanket of fog. The fog is visibly affecting daily life in these areas.

In Bilaspur city, the cold has started increasing during the morning and evening hours. At the same time, fog has also become more noticeable in the morning. As visibility falls because of the fog, vehicle drivers are facing problems while travelling on the roads.

Most of Bilaspur city is located along the banks of Govind Sagar Lake. Because of this location, the area often experiences fog during the winter season. The fog brings with it a sharp chill, and the cold is being felt across the region.

To protect themselves from the cold, local people and shopkeepers are also taking the help of bonfires. The sight of people gathering around fires has become visible as the temperature falls and the fog continues to cover the city during the morning and evening.

Local vehicle drivers said that visibility on the roads has begun to decline because of the fog. They said they have to depend on the dipper and vehicle lights while driving through areas where the fog is thick.

The drivers also said that Bilaspur and the surrounding areas could see more fog than expected this time. They urged all drivers to operate their vehicles carefully and remain particularly alert during periods of low visibility.

They also pointed out that stray animals moving on the roads need special attention during foggy conditions. Drivers have been advised to watch the roads carefully and keep a check on such animals so that any kind of road accident can be avoided. As the fog continues to increase, cautious driving remains important for those travelling through Bilaspur and nearby areas.