Fog Engulfs Punjab Plain Areas, Restricts Visibility

ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 16th Dec, 2018 ) :Intense foggy conditions engulfed the plain areas of Punjab on Sunday morning restricting mobility of commuters on highways.

The motorway section of Basti-Malook, Lodhran to Bahawalpur has been blanketed by dense fog restricting the visibility, a spokesman of the Motorway Police said in statement.

Multan-Khanewal motorway has been closed for traffic, the motorway police said. The commuters have been advised to use fog lights and contact helpline 130 for any query about fog on motorways and highways, the Motorway Police said, a private news channel reported.

The visibility range at various sections of motorway including Kaswal, Cheechawatani, Mian Channu, Khanewal, Multan, Lodhran, Bahawalpur and Ahmedpur East were restricted due to fog. The visibility range at Khanewal-Multan section of motorway was decreased to 100 meters, the road police said.

As winter descends, the plains of Punjab were encircled by a thick layer of fog affecting the dailylife and vehicular movement besides blocking of motorways at few places and flights delays orcancellation due to poor visibility.