Agartala : Tripura is witnessing an unusually early onset of winter-like conditions this year, with dense fog engulfing large parts of the state since mid-November and reducing visibility in some areas to below 50 metres.

Fog of this intensity is typically recorded only from mid-December, but this year’s early arrival has advanced the season by nearly a month, officials said. Dr. Patha Roy, Head Scientist at the Meteorological Centre in Agartala, said winter in Tripura normally sets in between December and February, with similar foggy spells recorded last year only after December 15.

“We had predicted a normal winter this year, and the current downward trend in temperature suggests people may start experiencing distinct winter conditions soon,” Roy said.

Although the IMD had earlier forecast normal temperatures for November, recent observations show the mercury dipping to around 15-16°C – close to the seasonal average but noticeably cooler than what is usually expected at this time of November.

Meteorologists said the number of foggy days this winter is likely to be typical for the region, though dense fog may become more frequent as the season progresses.

Taking note of the prevailing conditions, the IMD has forecast dense fog during the night and early morning in isolated pockets of Tripura on November 25 and 26. A yellow alert has been issued, advising residents – particularly motorists – to exercise caution due to sharply reduced visibility.

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