The plain areas of Punjab were blanketed in intense fog on Monday evening shutting down four motorways, reported 24NewsHD TV channel. 

The motorway from Lahore to Kot Momin, Lahore to Khanewal, Lahore to Sialkot Motorway, Lahore to Sheikhupura, Muridke to Samrial, and GTR from Kamoke to Wazirabad remained closed due to dense fog.  

Visibility on the Lahore major roads including Ring Road was just a few meters.  

The motorway police directed the motorists to use their rear fog lights while driving to avoid any untoward incident. They also advised people to avoid taking unnecessary travel on the motorway. The police warned motorists against driving fast and asked them to maintain a proper distance from the vehicle in front of them.