Parts of Motorway closed owing to dense fog

LAHORE - Dense fog continues to blanket plain areas of Punjab and it disturbed the air and road traffic thus causing closure of several sections of motorway on Saturday morning.

Severe fog has been reported in Renala Khurd, Okara, Sahiwal, Chicha Watni and Mian Channu.

According to the Motorway Police, there is a lot of fog on the motorway and visibility is only at 100 meters. The M-1 from Rakshi to Peshawar has been closed due to the intense fog.

Motorway officials said because of intense fog in the Punjab, several flights of private airlines and Pakistan International Airlines were delayed or diverted.

Motorists have been advised to use fog lights. They have also been advised to call the 130 helplines in case of emergency.