Heavy fog across Punjab disrupts air and road travel, info number provided

Heavy fog in cities across Punjab including Lahore, Faisalabad and Sialkot has disrupted air and road travel. According to Pakistan International Airways (PIA), four international flights had to be diverted to Islamabad because of foggy weather.
According to a representative from Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and Pakistan International Airways (PIA) four flights including PK-248 from Dammam to Lahore, PK-224 from Dubai to Faisalabad, PK-716 from Madina to Lahore via Karachi and PK-244 from Dammam to Sialkot had to be shifted to Islamabad after intense fog reduced visibility. The representative further explained that visibility at Multan Airport was poor till 2 pm, while at Lahore’s Alama Iqbal Airport fog had not reduced until 4 pm.
The representative advised travelers to double check with their airlines for flight updates by either visiting the website www.caapakistan.com.pk or call the numbers 114, 0800 00114 and 111 222 114.

Reports are also stating that railway networks are facing difficulties in Punjab as intense fog reduces visibility. A representative from Pakistan Railways Administration said that trains were traveling at low speed to take safety measures and prevent accidents.
Due to these precautions, trains are late by six or seven hours to arrive at their destination. The Karakoram Express was late by up to six hours, while Karachi, Alama Iqbal and Khyber Mail Express arrived late at their destination by five hours