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Dense Fog Forces Motorway Closures Across Punjab

Authorities expect several days of low visibility under a continuing cold wave, with an NDMA fog alert in place.

Overview

  • On Sunday, officials shut major stretches of the M-2, M-3, and M-4, including Lahore–Kot Momin, Faisalabad–Darkhana, Pindi BhattianGojra, and KhanewalMultan, with reopenings tied to improved visibility.
  • Motorway Police urged daytime travel between 10 am and 6 pm, strict lane discipline, reduced speeds, use of fog lights, and contact via helpline 130 for assistance.
  • The NDMA issued a three‑day alert for intense fog across South and Central Punjab, as the Met Department forecast moderate to dense fog over Punjab, upper Sindh, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with no immediate rain.
  • In the twin cities, visibility fell to about 25 metres and Islamabad airport operations were affected between 5 am and 8 am, with temperatures around 4°C and a further drop to near 1°C expected in coming days.
  • Hospitals reported a rise in cold‑related cases, with one major facility receiving over 100 patients daily, and Pakistan Railways slowed services due to low visibility and late arrivals.