Amritsar, Dec. 17 -- Multiple cities in Punjab woke up to a thick layer of fog on Wednesday morning, indicating a deterioration in air quality across the state, with visibility dropping sharply in several areas.

Amritsar was covered by dense fog this morning. Locals reported that low visibility has increased the risk of accidents on highways.

"... There is dense fog on highways, and visibility is low, causing accidents..." resident Jitendra told ANI.

Additionally, Moga woke up to a thick blanket of fog this morning, disrupting daily life in the area. Commuters struggled with low visibility on the roads, making travel slow and challenging.

Several other cities in Punjab recorded moderate air quality at 8 am. Ludhiana reported an AQI of...