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Dense Fog Blankets Karachi, Flights Diverted

Aviation officials described the reroutings as a routine safety step during restricted visibility.

Overview

  • Dense fog reduced visibility across several Karachi neighborhoods, including Clifton, II Chundrigar Road, University Road, the Northern Bypass, and other areas.
  • Visibility was reported at zero on the M-9 Motorway as the fog spread across the city.
  • The Pakistan Aviation Authority said six international flights were diverted to Muscat and another to Islamabad because of low visibility.
  • The Pakistan Meteorological Department reported 95% humidity, a light northeast breeze near 7 km/h, and a lowest temperature of 17.5°C.
  • The Met office forecast mostly cloudy conditions for the next 24 hours with daytime highs around 28–30°C.