Motorways shut in many parts of Punjab after visibility dips to zero
Pakistan
Deep shadows of toxic smog
LAHORE (Dunya News) - Poor and in some areas zero visibility has prompted closure of motorways in parts of Punjab, sparking warning for the motorists to adopt precautions to avert any untoward incident on roads amid dense haze and smog.
According to Motorway police spokesman Syed Imran Ahmad, Motorway M-2 has been shut from Lilla to Kot Momin while Motorway M-11 from Lahore to Kamoke and Motorway M-3 from Lahore to Jaranwala have been closed as a result of dense fog and smog.
He said the closure of motorways was aimed at ensuring safety of motorists, with the instructions for the road users to travel in daytime as much as possible.
The spokesman said travel time from 10am to 6pm is suitable for safe journey, stressing the motorists to keep back and front lights open to avoid any untoward incident.
He urged the road users to avoid unnecessary travelling and speeding on motorways, and keep distance between their vehicles while travelling and contact Helpline 130 in case of any emergency.
On the other hand, in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, there are deep shadows of toxic smoke, the worst air pollution continues, Lahore is on top of the most polluted cities.
Meanwhile, air quality index in Multan is reported at 559, Faisalabad at 405, Peshawar 270, Islamabad 186 and Rawalpindi AQI 199.
According to the Meteorological Department, there is a possibility of rain in Lahore, Rawalpindi, Murree, Attock, Chakwal, Talagang, Jhelum, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Mianwali, Khushab and Sargodha.
On Friday (today), there is a chance of rain with thunder in Bhakkar, Layyah and DG Khan.
