Weather Update for Lahore, Pakistan: Persistent Fog in Plains Continues

Lahore, along with the plains of Pakistan, continues to be enveloped in dense fog, contributing to cold weather conditions on Monday. The harsh weather has led to a standstill in daily life, causing disruptions in road, rail, and air traffic.

The Motorways witnessed closures in certain sections due to the dense fog/smog, impacting traffic on alternative routes, including the National Highway, from late night to early morning. The fog has also affected the schedules of both international and domestic flights, as well as passenger train services.

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a forecast indicating mainly cold and dry weather for most parts of Pakistan on Monday night and the following two days. Extremely cold weather is anticipated in northern regions, with the likelihood of fog/smog in the plain areas of Punjab, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, and upper Sindh.

Dense fog/smog is expected in various regions, including Bahawalpur, Sahiwal, Sargodha, Lahore, Gujranwala, Narowal, Faisalabad, Toba Tek Singh, Jhang, Khanewal, Multan, Khanpur, Rahim Yar Khan, Sialkot, Hafizabad, Gujrat, Mandi Bahauddin, Jhelum, Bhakkar, Layyah, Dera Ghazi Khan, and their surroundings during both morning and night hours.”