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Dense Fog Spurs U.S. Advisories as Pakistan Shuts Motorways

Officials tighten travel controls as low visibility with freezing deposits heightens crash risk.

Overview

  • The National Weather Service issued dense fog advisories overnight into Wednesday for parts of North Alabama and for multiple counties in southeast and south-central Pennsylvania, warning of visibility at a quarter mile or less.
  • Forecasters in Pennsylvania cautioned that fog may freeze on surfaces near York and Hanover during the morning hours, creating slick patches for commuters.
  • Pakistan’s Motorway Police closed stretches of M-3, M-4 and M-5 after visibility deteriorated, advised daytime travel between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., and directed motorists to helpline 130.
  • Rawalpindi and Islamabad reported visibility near 50 meters with delayed flights and hours-long train setbacks, as traffic units deployed patrols and assistance hotlines.
  • Health experts in Islamabad described fog-related sensory and reaction-time impairments as “White Silence Syndrome,” while transport agencies urged reduced speeds, fog lights, safe following distances and strict lane discipline.