LAHORE – Foggy weather conditions are affecting road traffic in several parts of Punjab today.
According to the spokesperson for Motorway Police Imran Shah, the dense fog disrupted the flow of traffic in Lahore, Sahiwal, Harrapa, Gujranwala, Shikarpur, Hafizabad, Kasur and the adjoining areas on Sunday’s early morning. Due to the fog, major roads were closed in these cities, including the motorway.
The routes from Lahore to Rawalpindi and Faisalabad to Gojra have been closed due to fog, the spokesperson added.
The motorway police have also appealed the drivers to use precautionary measures while driving. They also advised motorists to switch on fog lights and also requested people to stay home and avoid unnecessary traveling.
Motorists are advised to use GT Road to travel from Lahore to Islamabad. Officials are advising motorists to drive slowly and carefully and use their fog lights.
The Meteorological Department has said that rain is expected in Lahore today. If it does rain, the fog is likely to disappear.
To find out whether the road you’re planning to take is clear, you can call the 130 helpline.
