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Lightning Strikes and Heavy Rain in Punjab and Balochistan

Lightning Strikes and Heavy Rain in Punjab and Balochistan

On Sunday, eight individuals tragically lost their lives in Punjab due to lightning strikes amidst heavy rain and strong winds. The extreme weather conditions also caused infrastructure damage and livestock losses in parts of Punjab and Balochistan.

Reports of deaths came from Narowal, Sialkot, and Sheikhupura districts. Rescue 1122 spokesperson Hurmat Ali stated that five people were killed in Narowal district, with lightning strikes occurring in several areas, including Ratia Khurd and Mengra villages. In Changovali village, two individuals named Mohammad Siddique, 60, and Mohammad Naseer, 30, lost their lives while working in a field. Abdul Rehman was moved to the hospital in a serious condition.

In separate incidents, Mohammad Bilal, 20, was killed in Kanogo village, and Mohammad Asad and Mohammad Saqlain lost their lives in nearby areas. Narowal Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Ashraf reported losses in livestock and damage to power pylons, resulting in power outages.

In Sheikhupura, lightning struck twice, causing the death of Mohammad Atif, 37, and severe injuries to Mohammad Shafiq. Both the injured and deceased were taken to the District Headquarters Hospital. A transformer at the Sharaqpur Road grid station was also struck by lightning, causing a fire and disrupting power supply to the area.

In tehsil Pasrur's Thatta and Chondah villages, lightning strikes claimed the lives of Mohammad Kashif, 16, and Waqar Ali, 18, respectively.

Furthermore, heavy rain and hailstorms affected many areas in northern and central Balochistan, including Quetta. The extreme weather resulted in damage to homes and infrastructure, with flash floods occurring in Ziarat. Efforts are underway to open roads and assist affected individuals in flooded areas.

The Met department has predicted more rainfall in Azad Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh, Balochistan, and Punjab. Minister for Climate Change Sherry Rehman has urged caution and advised citizens to stay away from weak infrastructure, power poles, and watercourses during strong winds and rains to avoid any untoward incidents.

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