Fog continues to paralyze life in Punjab

LAHORE (SANA): Thick fog has covered parts of Punjab as mercury further dropped down causing severe troubles to the people and leaving life completely paralyzed on Sunday.

Lahore-Islamabad motorway on Saturday night has been closed for all types of traffic while most flights bound to and off Lahore airport have been delayed or diverted to other airports in country.

Spokesman motorway said all domestic and international flights at Lahore airport were suspended late on Saturday night at around 22:00 hours while Lahore motorway was also closed for all genre of traffic as the visibility had reached to ‘Zero’ level on both places.

The other major cities blanketed with thick fog included Sahiwal, Pindi Bhattian, Okara, Multan, Faisalabad, Sheikhupura and Hafizabad, claimed met office.

Metrological office forecast the arrival of a series of Westside winds as late as January 27, which may cause rainfall over upper parts of country including Punjab.
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