From Abid Usman
LAHORE: Thick fog enveloped the plains of the country, especially parts of the Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces on night between Tuesday and Wednesday, paralysing routine life and disrupting road and air traffic.
The flight operation at the Islamabad International Airport was also affected due to severe weather condition and several incoming flights were diverted to other airports while outgoing flights were either delayed or cancelled.
The thick fog has badly affected the flow of road traffic in several cities. According to a Motorway spokesperson, the Motorway M1 Section from Peshawar Toll Plaza to Rashakai Interchange in KP, Motorway M2 from Lahore to Islamabad 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.
Earlier, The twin cities of Rawalpindi-Islamabad are covered by heavy fog, creating difficulties for people reaching their destinations.
Police have also issued an advisory to remain cautious while driving. Citizens are urged to use fog lights when driving in fog.
A police spokesman said that the traffic rules must be followed in true spirit. He appealed to motorists never to exceed the speed limit and avoid overtaking by keeping their vehicles in lanes.
