LAHORE: The cold weather has intensified in most parts of Punjab, due to dense fog
on Wednesday.
A pall of fog enveloped the most parts of Punjab including the provincial capital
which disrupted road and air traffic. Many sections of Motorways remained
closed for vehicular traffic.
According to the Motorway Police, Motorway M-1 from Swabi to Burhan Interchange
and Motorway M-2 from Lahore to Kot Sardar remained closed due to thick fog.
Lahore and Multan Motorways remained closed from Faizabad to Darkhana
while Motorway M-4 from Pindi Bhatian to Abdul Hakeem.
Dense fog also enveloped the GT Road from Shahdara to Wazirabad causing
problems for motorists. Eastern Bypass, Motorway also remained from Babusabu
and Thokar Niazbeg and Lahore Ring Road was also closed.
The foggy weather also disrupted flights operation at the Allama Iqbal International
Airport, Lahore.
Chief Traffic Office Lahore Dr Asad Malhi appealed to the citizens to be careful
in travelling on highways and motorways in foggy condition.
He said that due to closure of motorway, the number of wardens had been increased
at entry and exit points of the city.
