Bhubaneswar, Feb. 17 -- Dense fog disrupted normal life across Odisha's twin cities of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack on Tuesday morning, severely affecting vehicular movement and reducing visibility on key roads and highways.

In Bhubaneswar, a thick blanket of fog engulfed the city from the early hours, creating near white-out conditions in several localities. Visibility dropped sharply, particularly along national highways and major arterial roads, forcing vehicles to crawl with headlights and fog lamps switched on.

Commuters faced significant inconvenience during peak office hours as the dense fog hampered smooth traffic flow and caused delays. Many residents described the situation as resembling a sheet of white smoke covering the capital ...