Fog causes major traffic disruptions in Punjab, key motorways closed

Due to dense fog and zero visibility in various parts of the country, several motorway sections have been temporarily closed to ensure the safety of travelers.

According to a statement from motorway police spokesperson Syed Imran Ahmad, the following motorways have been closed due to the fog: M-2 (Lahore to Haran Minar), M-3 (Lahore to Dera Khana), M-4 (Pindi Bhattian to Multan), M-5 (Multan to Rohri), and Lahore-Sialkot Motorway M-11.

The spokesperson further advised the public to follow safety precautions, avoid lane violations as they can lead to accidents, and ensure adherence to lane discipline.

Travelers are encouraged to prefer daytime travel, with the best travel hours being between 10 AM and 6 PM during foggy conditions.

Drivers are advised to use fog lights both front and rear, maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead, and avoid unnecessary travel.

For further assistance, citizens can contact the motorway police helpline at 130.

On the other hand, The port city experienced an increase in cold intensity on Sunday as the minimum temperature dropped to 9.8°C, marking one of the coldest mornings of the season.

The Pakistan Meteorolo-gical Department (PMD) stated that the city could face stronger-than-usual cold winds on Monday.

These winds from the northwest were expected to further reduce temperatures, with the minimum mercury level forecast to touch 9°C.

Over the next 24 hours, Karachi's weather is predicted to remain cold and dry, with maximum temperatures peaking at 28°C and the minimum hovering around 9°C.

Mild fog has also reduced visibility to three kilometres, while northeastern winds are blowing at speeds of 5 to 20 km/h.