NHMP Advisory for Safety of Motorists in Rains

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Sargodha: The National Highway and Motorway Police (NHMP) have issued an advisory for the safety of motorists, amid expected rains in various parts of the country and in Sargodha region.

“A westerly wave is likely to persist till July 14 and rain-wind thunderstorm, with isolated hailstorm, is expected in Islamabad, Punjab, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, eastern Balochistan and eastern Sindh,” said the advisory on Wednesday.

The NHMP called upon the road users to follow safety precautions while driving on wet roads because high speeds in wet conditions could lead to a higher risk of vehicle slipping and becoming uncontrollable and avoid unnecessary travel during rain.

 “Motorists should maintain a low speed and increase the distance of their vehicle from the next vehicle while driving in wet weather,” said the advisory.

“The road users must ensure that their vehicle wipers are in proper condition and should use headlights and hazard lights to improve visibility during driving in the rainy season,” it added.