Hyderabad, Jan. 2 -- Thick fog enveloped several areas on the outskirts of Hyderabad early Friday morning, January 2, severely affecting vehicular movement.

The dense mist caused major disruptions along the Hyderabad-Vijayawada and Hyderabad-Bengaluru highways, leaving motorists struggling to navigate through low visibility conditions.

On Hyderabad-Bengaluru highway

The Hyderabad-Bengaluru highway witnessed a chain collision involving four lorries due to poor visibility, leading to a heavy traffic jam. Vehicles were stranded for several kilometres, with traffic movement coming to a standstill from Shamshabad to Palmakul - a stretch of nearly 10 kilometres.

Commuters on the Outer Ring Road also faced difficulties as the fog reduced vis...