Dense fog descends on Punjab cities, disrupts road traffic

Dense fog descends on Punjab cities, disrupts road traffic

Pakistan

The Motorway Police have advised the drivers to switch on fog lights while driving.

LAHORE (Dunya News) - Dense fog again blanketed different cities of Punjab, including Lahore on night between Wednesday and Thursday, paralysing routine life and disrupting road traffic, Dunya News reported.

According to Met Office, cold and dry winds with chilly weather is expected in Karachi and Balochistan.

The thick fog has badly affected the flow of road traffic in several cities. According to a Motorway spokesperson, the Motorway M2 from Lahore to Sheikhupura, Lahore-Multan Motorway M3 up to Jaranwala and Motorway M11 from Lahore to Sialkot have been closed for all kind of traffic.

The Motorway police have appealed the drivers to use Grand Trunk (GT) Road for travelling. They have also urged the drivers to drive slowly and switch on fog lights.

The Motorway police have also requested the people to stay home and avoid unnecessary travelling. Dense fog has also disrupted traffic at several places in the province at the National Highway due to low visibility.