ISLAMABAD: In keeping with the Pakistan Meteorological Division (PMD), a extreme chilly and dense fog spell continues to have an effect on massive components of the nation, disrupting each day life and prompting highway security considerations in a number of areas.
The PMD mentioned that chilly and dry climate will prevail throughout most components of Pakistan, whereas extreme chilly situations are anticipated in mountainous areas in the course of the morning and night time hours.
It warned that average to dense fog is prone to persist over the plains of Punjab, higher Sindh, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, significantly throughout late night time and early morning hours. Islamabad and surrounding areas are additionally anticipated to stay chilly and dry with intermittent fog.
On account of poor visibility, the Motorway Police have closed a number of motorway sections. Site visitors has been suspended on Motorway M-2 from Lahore to Kot Momin, M-3 from Darkhana to Faizpur, M-4 from Shershah to Pindi Bhattian, and M-11 from Lahore Most important Toll Plaza to Sambrial as a result of dense fog. As well as, Motorway M-5 (Multan-Sukkur) has additionally been closed to make sure commuter security.
In the meantime, the Nationwide Catastrophe Administration Authority (NDMA) has issued a three-day fog alert for central and southern Punjab, warning of diminished visibility in main cities together with Lahore, Jhang, Multan, Khanewal, Mian Channu, and Sahiwal.
The PMD additional reported that fog is prone to have an effect on higher Sindh, particularly areas round Sukkur, whereas components of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa could obtain rainfall, with further snowfall anticipated in hilly areas.
The chilly wave stays intense throughout northern and western areas. Snowfall has stopped in Neelum Valley, nevertheless temperatures in Gurez Valley have plunged to minus 15 levels Celsius.
Balochistan continues to expertise freezing situations, with minimal temperatures recorded at minus 2°C in Quetta and minus 4°C in Qalat.
Authorities have suggested commuters to keep away from pointless journey throughout foggy hours and urged motorists to make use of fog lights and preserve protected driving speeds.
