Dust Storm Plunges Lahore Into Darkness, Motorways Closed

Motorways reopen in Punjab after dust storms

LAHORE: Traffic resumed on key motorways in Punjab on Saturday after an improvement in visibility following powerful dust and wind storms that had earlier forced road closures at multiple points for public safety. According to a spokesperson of the Motorway Police, Motorway M2, which was closed from Thokar Niaz Beg to Kot Momin, and Motorway M3, which was shut from Faizpur to Darkhana, have both been reopened to traffic. The Lahore–Sialkot Motor…

Dust storm plunges Lahore into darkness, motorways closed

LAHORE – A sudden and intense dust storm followed by dark clouds engulfed Lahore on Tuesday evening, transforming broad daylight into near-total darkness by 5 PM, forcing drivers to switch on headlights and halt vehicles on roads amid near-zero visibility. The weather phenomenon, which followed similar conditions earlier in Islamabad, began around 4 PM when heavy dark clouds rolled into the city. Moments later, a massive dust storm swept across …

Update for M2, M3 Motorway Users as Routes closed amid extreme weather

ISLAMABAD – Avoid traveling on M2, M3 and M11 Motorways amid strong winds, as NHMP shared advisory for commuters looking to plan their travel. As the Provincial Disaster Management Authority urged masses to stay alert amid heavy rain and strong winds, Motorway Police closed key motorways including M2, M3, and Lahore-Sialkot routes to ensure public safety. Those looking to travel to Islamabad and other cities are urged to avoid travel, and keep a…