Summary Meteorological Department predicts fog to continue in plain areas during next three days.
LAHORE (Dunya News) – Allama Iqbal International Airport has been closed for all national and international flights due to dense fog whereas parts of Lahore-Islamabad Motorway have also been closed.
According to Meteorological Department, the general visibility in the evening was 1000 metres that dropped to 300 metres after 8pm.
The thick fog badly disrupted the schedule of national and private airlines after which the airport had been closed. All departing flights were delayed and the incoming flights were diverted to other airports.
According to Lahore Airport sources, the flights operation was expected to resume by 11am on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, Motorway Police closed Faisalabad-Pindi Bhatian section and diverted the traffic to Grand Trunk (GT) Road.
On the other hand, fog also disrupted trains schedule and passengers had to face inconvenience.
According to weather experts, foggy weather condition is expected to continue in several plain areas during next three days.
