Dense fog blankets parts of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Last updated on: 24 December,2018 12:23 pm
Flight operations were suspended at the Allama Iqbal International Airport, Lahore due to dense fog.
LAHORE (Dunya News) – Dense fog has blanketed several cities of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on night between Sunday and Monday, badly disrupting the road traffic and flight schedules, Dunya News reported.
Severe fog has also engulfed Tokar Niaz Baig, Sagian Pull, Canal Road and Babu Sabu areas of Lahore, Faisalabad, Phool Nagar, Manga Mandi and Pattoki. Thick fog has also blanketed Peshawar and other cities of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Dense fog has disrupted flight schedule at the Lahore’s Allama Iqbal International Airport and flight operation was suspended as visibility was less than 50 metres. International flights have been diverted to other cities whereas flights taking off from Allama Iqbal International Airport have been cancelled.
Motorway’s section from Lahore to Pindi Bhattian (M2), from Faisalabad to Pindi Bhattian and from Faisalabad to Gojra has been closed for all kinds of traffic as visibility was very low due to dense fog.
Peshawar-Rashakai Motorway section (M1) has been also closed for all kind of traffic due to dense fog.
The Motorway police have appealed the drivers to use GT Road for travel from Lahore to Sheikhupura. The Motorway police have also urged the drivers to drive slowly and switch on fog lights. They also requested people to stay home and avoid unnecessary travelling.