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Three Dead, Seven Injured as Storms and Heavy Rain Lash Across Pakistan

Three Dead, Seven Injured as Storms and Heavy Rain Lash Across Pakistan

Heavy rainfall, strong winds, and hailstorms have affected multiple regions across Pakistan, including Sindh, Punjab, Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Azad Jammu & Kashmir. The severe weather has disrupted daily life in many cities.

At least three people have died and seven others have been injured in weather-related incidents across Pakistan. In a village near Kandhkot, lightning struck an area, killing one person and injuring three others.

In Rojhan, strong winds caused solar panels to collapse. This incident led to the deaths of two individuals and left another person injured.

Several districts in Pakistan also reported structural damage due to storms. In Sadiqabad, heavy winds and rain brought down trees, walls, signboards, and electricity poles. Three people were injured in the incident.

In Sukkur, hail, wind, and rain provided temporary relief from intense heat. However, the storm also caused widespread disruption in the region.

In Kandhkot and surrounding areas of Pakistan, dust storms and windstorms damaged solar panels and signboards. Similar weather conditions were also reported in Jacobabad, Thul, and Garhi Khairo, where temperatures dropped significantly.

Shahdadkot and nearby regions experienced thunderstorms and strong winds. In Qubo Saeed Khan, residents reported large hailstones during the storm. Other areas including Mehar, Nasirabad, and Dera Murad Jamali also received rain and hail.

In northern parts of Pakistan, heavy rainfall was recorded in Mirpur, Mangla, and Islamgarh in Azad Jammu & Kashmir. Abbottabad and the Galiyat region also received significant rain, bringing cooler weather conditions.

Wazirabad and nearby areas experienced dust storms followed by rainfall. Peshawar and surrounding districts also saw strong winds that reduced temperatures.

In Sukkur, the storm severely affected communication and power systems. Electricity remained suspended in several areas even hours after the rainfall.

According to SEPCO officials, 46 grid stations were affected in Pakistan due to the severe weather. Transmission lines and utility poles were damaged after multiple circuits tripped.

Field teams are currently working to restore electricity in the affected areas of Pakistan. Authorities said repair work is ongoing on damaged infrastructure.

Meanwhile, rainfall continues in several cities of Pakistan. Rawalpindi experienced rain that eased heat conditions. Lahore also saw light rain and thunderstorms, with more showers expected. Faisalabad recorded heavy rainfall accompanied by thunder.

In other news read more about Rawalpindi Declares Flood Emergency Ahead of Monsoon Season

Meteorological updates suggest that unstable weather conditions may continue across parts of Pakistan in the coming days.

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Ahmer is an experienced digital media journalist, equally skilled in covering parliament and breaking stories. With expertise spanning culture, politics, technology, and human interest, he brings depth and diversity to his reporting. His versatility extends to lifestyle and arts, making him a dynamic storyteller driven by accuracy, insight, and impact.
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Ahmer is an experienced digital media journalist, equally skilled in covering parliament and breaking stories. With expertise spanning culture, politics, technology, and human interest, he brings depth and diversity to his reporting. His versatility extends to lifestyle and arts, making him a dynamic storyteller driven by accuracy, insight, and impact.

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