ISLAMABAD: Dense fog disrupted travel across several regions of Pakistan on Sunday, causing the closure of key motorway sections and diversions of international flights. The poor visibility heightened the risk of highway accidents.
The fog primarily impacted areas in Punjab and Sindh, leading to the closure of the M-11 motorway, which links Lahore and Sialkot. Additionally, authorities restricted heavy vehicles from travelling on the M-5 motorway, which connects Multan in Punjab to Rohri in Sindh. These closures were part of efforts to minimise accidents due to limited visibility.
Earlier in the day, several other motorway sections were also closed, including the M-2 motorway from Thokar Niaz Baig to Kot Momin, the M-3 motorway from Faizpur to Darkhana, and the M-4 motorway from Pindi Bhattiyan to Abdul Hakeem. These sections were reopened around 10 a.m. after the fog began to lift and visibility improved.
Motorway police issued a public advisory urging citizens to avoid travelling at night and recommended that the safest travel window during such conditions is between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
The dense fog also disrupted air travel, with six international flights to Karachi diverted to Muscat and Islamabad. The Pakistan Airports Authority confirmed the diversions due to the poor visibility surrounding Karachi.
Motorway Police spokesman Syed Imran Ahmed emphasised the importance of prioritising daytime travel to ensure safety during foggy conditions.
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