ISLAMABAD: Over 11 domestic and international flights departing from and scheduled to arrive at the Benazir Bhutto International Airport were delayed or cancelled on Monday.
Officials at the airport informed media that the cause of the delay and cancellation of flights was bad weather.
Some of the flights that have been delayed include PK-233, bound for Dubai from Islamabad, PK-451, bound for Skardu, NL-714 en route from Damam, PK-752 en route from Birmingham, PK-786 en route from London, NL-224 en route from Dubai, NL-710 en route from Jeddah, NL-902 en route from Manchester.
A severe wave of cold has hit Pakistan, leading to heavy snowfall in the mountains of Murree, Galyat, Hazara, Malakand and Kashmir. Moreover, a fresh system of winds and clouds has entered Balochistan, triggering light rain and bringing temperatures in Quetta and its surrounding areas down.