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Hyderabad: In view of dense fog conditions during the winter season, Cyberabad Police issued an advisory to all motorists to follow essential safety instructions to prevent accidents.
Citizens need to exercise maximum caution while driving on ORR, highways, and major city roads where visibility is significantly reduced.
The following is the advisory:
Use low-beam headlights in fog and avoid using high-beam lights.
Switch on fog lights immediately upon entering fog-affected zones.
Reduce speed and maintain full control of the vehicle at all times.
Maintain a safe distance from vehicles ahead to avoid sudden collisions.
Avoid sudden braking; apply brakes slowly and steadily.
Do not use hazard lights while driving; switch them on only when your vehicle is stopped.
Keep the windshield clean and use anti-fog/defogger modes to prevent misting.
Follow lane markings carefully; avoid unnecessary lane changes.
Avoid overtaking in fog; overtaking becomes extremely dangerous in low visibility.
Two-wheeler riders must wear reflective jackets and keep helmet visors clean.
Pedestrians should avoid dark clothing and cross only after checking both sides.
Use indicators well in advance before turning or changing lanes.
Keep tail-lamps clean and ensure they are clearly visible.
Avoid using cruise control in foggy conditions.
Ensure wipers are in good working condition for clear visibility.
Use tyres with good grip; avoid driving with worn-out tyres.
Slow down near junctions, curves, flyovers, and narrow roads.
Use GPS navigation to avoid confusion in low-visibility conditions.
Carry an emergency kit including a torch, reflectors, and basic tools.
Temperatures drop in Telangana:
Cold wave conditions have continued to prevail in several districts in Telangana including in Komarambheem Asifabad, which recorded 7.9°C, the lowest temperature in the last 24 hours. Adilabad recorded 8.8°C followed by Siricilla, Kamareddy, Nizamabad, Sangareddy, Nirmal, Jagtial, Medak, Rangareddy districts.
In Hyderabad, Serilingampally recorded the lowest temperature at 10.8°C followed by Rajendranagar, BHEL among others. As per India Meteorological Department, minimum temperature is likely to be below normal by 3°C-4°C at some places in the state over the next two days.
