Lalmusa: The Gujarat district woke up to a thick blanket of fog on Thursday, causing significant disruption across the region. Due to low visibility, commuters faced difficulties, as bikers, bus drivers and car owners took extreme caution on the roads. The fog, which had begun to settle over the city since the previous evening, intensified throughout the night, blanketing the streets and highways in the early hours of the morning.
Residents described the early morning as eerily quiet, with cars moving slowly and headlights barely piercing the haze. A local bus driver said, “The visibility was barely 10 to 15 meters. “It felt dangerous to be on the road, but people had to go to work. We moved slowly and prayed there wouldn’t be an accident. Bikers, who are often the most vulnerable in such situations, made the journey especially difficult. found it difficult.Many people were seen wearing masks and scarves to protect them from the thick, polluted air.
By noon, however, the heavy blanket of sunshine began to break as the sun pierced the darkness. The temperature rose slightly, and traffic began to flow more easily throughout the district. “It was like the city had woken up again,” remarked a shop owner near Sargodha Road. “As soon as the sun appeared, everything felt normal. The smog had cleared and people were venturing out. Health experts continue to advise citizens to wear masks and limit outdoor activities during heavy smog. The district administration Factories and brick kilns have also been urged to reduce emissions, while traffic police have stepped up patrols to ensure road safety during low-visibility hours.