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Dense fog prevails in parts of Punjab

Dense fog prevails in parts of Punjab
January 18, 2017
LAHORE (92 News) – The foggy weather continued to prevail in the plain areas of Punjab, leaving zero visibility on roads and prompting to closure of Motorway at many sections. The traffic system has been disrupted as fog continues to blanket various areas of the province including Lahore, Okara, Sheikhupura, Mianwali and Bahwalpur on Wednesday. Various sections of Motorway and National Highway have also been closed due to thick fog. Commuters have been advised to avoid unnecessary travelling and use fog lights while driving. On the other hand, rain thunderstorm occurred in Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Peshawar, Kohat and Quetta divisions. Murree received ten inches snowfall. More rain with snowfall over the hills is likely at isolated places in Malakand, Hazara, Rawalpindi, Sargodha, Gujranwala, Peshawar, Mardan divisions, FATA, Islamabad Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan during next twelve hours. Cold and dry weather is expected in remaining parts of the country.