KARACHI: Dense fog in eastern and northwestern parts of Pakistan has resulted in cancelation, diversion and delay of nearly 20 flights, the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) said on Wednesday.
Flights operating on both domestic and international routes were delayed due to low visibility, while a number of them were diverted to alternative airports in the country.
“Overall 18 flights have been canceled, diverted or delayed,” PCAA spokesperson Saif Ullah told Arab News.
Multiple flights were re-routed to the Karachi airport from Lahore due to the fog.
“Visibility is 100 meters at the Allama Iqbal International Airport Lahore,” the PCAA spokesperson said at around 1030am on Wednesday.
“It is likely to be increased to 350 meters in the next two hours.”
Several flights leaving from or en route to the northwestern city of Peshawar witnessed a delay in take-off or arrival.
Authorities last night closed M-3, M-4, M-5 and other sections of the motorway as dense fog reduced the visibility, according to the Motorway police.
These sections were gradually being opened on Wednesday morning.