Severe dry cold grips Punjab, Motorways closed

Lahore: The city of Lahore is in the grip of dry winter due to the increase in the intensity of cold caused by freezing cold winds. The fog in the plains of Punjab has led to the significant reduction in smog.

According to the Department of Meteorology, the temperature of Lahore city has been recorded at 06 degree centigrade. While today (Thursday) the temperature of the city is likely to be at least 04 centigrade and the wind is blowing at the speed of four kilometers per hour.

Due to the fog, the motorways have been closed at various places. There are fog camps near airport, ring road and GOR areas.

People are suffering from cold and chest infections due to dry cold, medical experts suggest that people should protect themselves from severe cold.

23 flights were canceled due to heavy fog, while three flights were diverted to alternative airport. Abu Dhabi to Sialkot flight PK178 was diverted to Lahore, while two Islamabad to Abu Dhabi flights were cancelled, PK-233 and Sharjah ER-702 were also cancelled.