RECORDER REPORT

PESHAWAR: A dense blanket of smog on Saturday has enveloped Peshawar after disrupting normal life in Punjab.

The visibility has dropped to zero due to fog which is creating immense difficulties in travelling for the citizens.

Medical experts have recommended sporting spectacles whilst in the open and a mask to keep smog and pollutants entering their system as locals are suffering from throat and eye infections due to the smog.

The medics said that the diseases like flu, eye infection and sore throat are increasing due to delay in rains while they have also advised the people to take precautionary measures and use masks to cover their face.

The thick smog and fog also badly affected the flow of road traffic. The Motorway police have appealed the drivers to use GT Road for travelling. They have also urged the drivers to drive slowly and switch on fog lights. The people have been requested to stay home and avoid unnecessary travelling. Similar situation exist at several places on the National Highway.