Heavy fog blankets Araku Valley, tourists flock hill station due to long weekend
Other popular hangouts in the district too saw an increase in the number of visitors with temperatures dropping to 13 degrees Celsius in Paderu, 12 degrees Celsius in Araku, and 11 degrees Celsius in Chilakaluripet
VISAKHAPATNAM: Araku Valley in Andhra Pradesh is witnessing heavy footfall over the last couple of days with temperatures taking a massive dip.
Heavy fog has been blanketing Araku Valley for up to 10 am everyday which has led to a surge in tourist arrivals in the valley in Alluri Sitarama Raju district.
The change in weather conditions coincided with the long weekend with many people taking advantage of the Christmas holidays to visit the popular tourist destination.
The fog has also made the surrounding hills and ghat roads even more scenic, with visitors flocking to the valley to capture the stunning views.
Other popular hangouts in the district too saw an increase in the number of visitors with temperatures dropping to 13 degrees Celsius in Paderu, 12 degrees Celsius in Araku, and 11 degrees Celsius in Chilakaluripet.
The fog is expected to continue for the next few days, with the temperature likely to drop further.