Fog blankets parts of Punjab; disrupts road traffic
Pakistan
The thick fog has badly affected the flow of road traffic in several cities of Punjab.
LAHORE (Dunya News) - Dense fog again blanketed different cities of Punjab, including Lahore on night between Monday and Tuesday, paralysing routine life and disrupting road traffic, Dunya News reported.
The thick fog has badly affected the flow of road traffic in several cities including Okara, Renala Khurd, Sahiwal, Chichawatni, Mian Channu, Khanewal, Multan, Bahawalpur, Rahim Yar Khan and Sadiqabad. According to a Motorway spokesperson, the Motorway M3 from Faizpur to Darkhana, Motorway M4 and Motorway M5 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.