US EditionPunjab PDMA Requests Govt to Issue Rules for Proper Solar Panel Installation
- On Monday, the disaster management agency of Punjab urged authorities to establish regulations for the safe installation of solar panels following intense storms that struck the region on Saturday.
- The request followed heavy rains and windstorms that caused at least 20 deaths, over 150 injuries, and 124 structural collapses mostly linked to poorly installed solar panels on rooftops.
- The head of PDMA stressed the importance of using certified materials, adhering to established engineering standards, and obtaining official approvals for all solar energy installations to avoid further accidents.
- Kathia emphasized that prompt measures are essential to safeguard lives and recommended conducting comprehensive assessments, implementing immediate fixes, and establishing ongoing maintenance and inspection procedures for hazardous solar installations throughout the province.
- This event highlights the urgent need for technically sound and weather-resilient solar installations amid rising temperatures and increasing extreme climate events in Punjab.
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18 dead in Pakistan after heavy rain, thunderstorms
Lahore: Torrential rains and severe thunderstorms have claimed lives of at least 18 and injured more than 110 people in Pakistan’s Punjab province, the authorities revealed on Monday. The aggressive rains swept away homes, causing structural collapse across the province. As per Punjab Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), rain-related incidents in the province were unprecedented and beyond expectations. It admitted that although heavy…
At least 19 dead as hailstorm, rains ravage parts of Pakistan
At least 19 people were killed and over 90 others injured as powerful windstorms and heavy rains battered several parts of the country on Saturday, paralysing road and air traffic, damaging infrastructure and triggering widespread power outages. Heavy rainfall accompanied by gusty winds and hail also struck Islamabad, leading to water accumulation in several low-lying areas and trees falling at multiple spots. In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, strong winds…
'Unprecedented' rains kill 18, injure over 100 in Punjab
A man carrying a boy on his back as he runs to take shelter during heavy rain in Rawalpindi, on May 24, 2025. — OnlineAt least 18 people lost their lives and more than 100 also sustained injuries across Punjab as torrential rains, windstorms, and structural collapses wreaked havoc...
At least 20 dead, over 150 injured in Pakistan's Punjab province after severe storm, heavy rainfall
At least 20 people were killed and more than 150 injured in Pakistan’s Punjab province after powerful windstorms and heavy rains struck on Saturday evening, officials said. The intense storm disrupted road and air traffic, damaged infrastructure, and led to widespread power outages. According to the government, most fatalities occurred due to the collapse of weak structures or individuals being trapped under fallen billboards. "At least 20 peopl…
Unprepared for the storm
Recent heavy rains and windstorms in Punjab have taken a tragic toll, leaving at least 18 people dead and over 100 injured. The destruction was widespread, with more than 120 buildings collapsing — many due to unsafe solar panel installations on rooftops. These deadly events have forced authorities and citizens alike to face a hard truth: climate change is no longer a distant threat. It is here, and we are not ready. DG PDMA Punjab Irfan Ali Kat…
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