ISLAMABAD: Torrential rains, fierce winds, and thunderstorms swept through multiple regions of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab on Tuesday, leaving at least three people dead and several others injured.
The severe weather triggered incidents of roof and wall collapses, lightning strikes, and falling debris, overwhelming local rescue teams and prompting warnings from disaster management authorities.
Tragedy in KP: Collapses and Lightning Strikes
In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, a two-year-old child lost their life in Swabi’s Manki village when a boundary wall and roof collapsed amid strong winds.
Rescue 1122 confirmed that the toddler’s mother and sibling were injured and rushed to hospital. Another roof collapse in Ziarat Cham Baba trapped a mother and son under rubble, who were later rescued by locals.
In Shangla District’s Bisham tehsil, a lightning strike claimed one life and rendered six family members unconscious.
Meanwhile, a young man in Nowshera’s Rahimabad area sustained injuries due to a collapsing wall. Peshawar also reported seven injuries, including two people hurt when a billboard from Hayatabad Cricket Stadium fell on their car. Additional incidents across the city involved collapsing roofs and falling solar panels.
Punjab Also Battered: Casualties and Damage Reported
Punjab experienced parallel devastation, with one fatality and eight injuries confirmed. A man died after being struck by lightning in Mianwali’s Kala Bagh Bazaar.
In the same district, the wall of a police station collapsed, injuring another individual. In Rawalpindi, two children were injured by falling roof debris, while in Attock, a 22-year-old woman was injured as her mud house gave way. Gujranwala and Mianwali also reported injuries caused by falls and roof damage.
In Islamabad, strong winds uprooted trees and tore down billboards, forcing motorists and motorcyclists to take refuge under bridges and flyovers.
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) in Punjab issued a high-alert directive, urging citizens to remain cautious and avoid open or exposed areas during extreme weather.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department had earlier warned of continuing gusty winds and rain, while the World Meteorological Organisation forecasted above-normal monsoon rains and higher temperatures across South Asia for the season ahead.
