Lahore, heavy rain continues, roads submerged, slippery conditions on motorways also

Keep speed of vehicles low during rain, maintain proper distance from vehicle ahead, Motorways authorities

Heavy rain which started with thunder and lightning after Fajr prayer in Lahore and surroundings is continuing due to which weather has become pleasant and cold while flow of traffic is being affected due to water accumulation on roads in different areas.

Due to heavy rain there has been significant decrease in temperature. According to Meteorological Department temperature of city at this time is 23 degree centigrade while minimum temperature is expected to remain 19 and maximum 26 degree centigrade. Further intermittent rain may continue in city for few hours.

Relevant staff is active with heavy machinery for drainage of accumulated water on roads while traffic police has instructed motorcyclists to exercise caution due to slipperiness.

According to spokesperson Motorway Police Central Region roads are slippery due to rain at different places of Motorway M2, M3, M11 and National Highway N5.

On M2 South from Kot Momin to Kala Shah Kaku, on M3 from Faizpur to Jaranwala and Nankana to Mureed Wala, while on Lahore Sialkot Motorway M11 also rain occurred at different places. Rain and light drizzle recorded in Okara sector of National Highway N5.

Motorway police has instructed drivers to keep speed of vehicles low during rain, maintain proper distance from vehicle ahead and avoid applying sudden brakes to avoid accidents.