Lahore: Fog forces closure of airport, motorway

LAHORE: Blinding dense fog, which descended upon provincial capital Friday night, has forced the closure of Allama Iqbal International Airport as well as the Motorway that leads from Lahore to Shaikhupura interchange, Geo News reported Saturday.

According to sources the operations at the Allama Iqbal International Airport would remain suspended until the fog cleared and visibility improved.

The Motorway Police said that the highway had been closed as visibility level dropped to zero.

The police urged drivers to drive slowly and switch on fog lights. They also requested people to stay home and avoid unnecessary traveling.

Severe cold weather has been gripping parts of Punjab with dense fog and also causing problems for travelers for a week.