Eight Dead, 45 Injured as Powerful Storm Batters Punjab

13 killed, 92 injured in incidents caused by heavy rain, strong winds in Pakistan

10 killed due to collapse of dilapidated houses and being in unsafe locations in various parts of Punjab; 1 killed in factory roof collapse and 1 killed by lightning strike - Anadolu Ajansı

Eight dead, 45 injured as powerful storm batters Punjab

A view of dense dust storm before rain that engulf Lahore on May 24, 2025. — APPAt least eight people were killed and 45 sustained injuries after a massive storm hit parts of Punjab on Saturday, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority said.Mostly, deaths were caused by the collapse of...

A sandstorm in Pakistan's Punjab province has killed eight people and injured 45. The storm destroyed and damaged several houses, uprooted trees and damaged solar panels. The sandstorm was preceded by high air temperatures. The Pakistan Meteorological Department warned the population about the sandstorm and heavy rain shortly before.

2 killed after factory wall falls on them in Ludhiana due to strong winds

Ludhiana, May 24 (PTI) Two persons were killed when the wall of a factory fell on them due to strong winds here on Saturday evening, police said.The deceased were identified as Ramdhan and Niranjan, both daily wagers, police said.Assistant Commissioner of Police Davinder Chaudhary said the two men were standing near the factory wall when it collapsed on them on Karabara road. They were buried under the debris.While one of them died on the spot, …

At least eight people died and 45 were injured after an earthquake followed by rain reaching parts of the province of Punjab in Pakistan this Saturday (24), he informed the Provincial Administration of Disaster Management (PDMA) of the country in a press release. The deaths were attributed to the disappearance of homes and the stay of people in unsafe places. Some residences were also damaged, according to the communication. In Lahore, capital o…

In Pakistan’s most populous province of Punjab, 10 people lost their lives and 45 people were injured when old and neglected buildings collapsed due to a severe storm. PDMA drew attention to the damage and loss of life in the affected areas. Prime Minister Maryam Nawaz gave the order for urgent intervention.