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Smog, Fog continue to blanket Lahore, other cities

Smog, Fog continue to blanket Lahore, other cities

ISLAMABAD, (MILLAT ONLINE):The dense fog and smog conditions continued to blanket Lahore and other cities of Punjab, disrupting flight operation, train services and travel on Motorway.
According to Private news channel , due to the dense fog and smog, flight operation from Allama
Iqbal International Airport remained suspended. However, Motorway was opened for traffic to travel in shape of convoy in the morning as visibility improved.
Motorway and National Highway Police advised citizens to avoid unnecessary travel. It also asked commuters to ensure use of fog light during driving and avoid using mobile phones.
It asked citizens to call at 130 in case of any emergency.
Meanwhile, flight operation from Allama Iqbal International Airport remained suspended. CAA has asked people scheduled to travel by air to contact airport inquiry before coming to board plane.
The smog and fog have also disturbed schedule of trains arrival and departure. Passengers trains are facing hours long delay in arrival and departure