The National Highway Authority (NHA) on Thursday confirmed the closure of major motorways due to dense fog and poor visibility. According to the NHA, the M-2 motorway has been closed from Thokar Niaz Baig to Hiran Minar, while the M-11 motorway remains closed from Lahore to Sambrial.
Authorities advised motorists to avoid unnecessary travel and use alternative routes until visibility improves. Traffic police and motorway officials are monitoring the situation closely to ensure public safety.
Meanwhile, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) confirmed that the weather remains cold and dry in the plain areas of the country, particularly in Punjab and Sindh. The PMD said fog is likely to persist during the morning and night hours, affecting road travel in several regions.
The Met Office also warned that there are chances of snowfall in the hilly areas, which could further disrupt traffic on mountain roads. Tourists and travellers heading towards northern regions have been advised to stay updated on the latest weather conditions.
Authorities urged the public to follow travel advisories and remain cautious during the ongoing weather situation.
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The Pakistan Meteorological Department confirmed that the weather across Pakistan will remain cold and dry in the next 24 hours. There will be fog in plain areas of Punjab and upper Sindh, the department confirmed.
However, there are chances of wind with thunderstorm, along with snowfall in hilly areas including the parts of upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, Gilgit Baltistan and northwestern Balochistan.
The weather in the federal capital and Rawalpindi will be partly cloudy.
In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, cloudy weather with light rain and light snowfall is forecast for Chitral, Swat, Dir, Kohistan, Shangla, Battagram, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Buner, Khyber, Bajaur, Kurram and Waziristan. Partly cloudy and cold conditions are likely in other districts
