Overview
- On Sunday, officials shut major stretches of the M-2, M-3, and M-4, including Lahore–Kot Momin, Faisalabad–Darkhana, Pindi Bhattian–Gojra, and Khanewal–Multan, 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.