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Free Malaysia Today
25-05-2025
- Climate
- Free Malaysia Today
14 killed in Pakistan storms after heatwave
Soaring temperatures in April and May are becoming more common in Pakistan. (EPA Images pic) LAHORE : 'Destructive' windstorms that raged across central and northern Pakistan after an intense heatwave have killed at least 14 people and injured over 100 more, officials said today. Fierce winds, thunder and lightning swept across eastern Punjab and northwestern Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa provinces as well as the capital Islamabad yesterday afternoon and evening, uprooting trees and downing electric poles. While the majority of the deaths were caused by collapsing walls and roofs, at least two people died after being hit by solar panels dislodged by the whipping gusts. One man was killed and three others were injured by lightning strikes. Mazhar Hussain, a spokesman for the Punjab provincial disaster management authority, told AFP that such windstorms develop because of excessive heat, which reached above 45°C in recent days. 'There were three to four days in the recent heatwave where temperatures went up quite a lot,' he said, announcing 14 deaths in Punjab and 100 injured. 'This windstorm was particularly destructive. The wind speed was very high. There was so much dust in it that visibility was greatly reduced.' The Pakistani meteorological department predicted more storms today. Social media was replete yesterday evening with videos of the damage the windstorms had unleashed. A clip filmed inside a plane about to land in Punjab's city of Lahore showed passengers screaming in terror as the aircraft was tossed about by turbulence. The plane was later diverted to Karachi. Other videos show cars crushed by falling trees and roads blocked by debris. Pakistan, one of the countries most vulnerable to the effects of climate change, is grappling with increasingly frequent extreme weather events. Islamabad experienced several usually rare hail storms throughout April and May that damaged vehicles, smashing window panes and shattering solar panels. Soaring temperatures in April and May are becoming more common in Pakistan, which usually sees summer begin in early June. Temperatures reached near-record levels in April, as high as 46.5°C in parts of Punjab. Schools in Punjab and Balochistan have announced early summer vacations because of the heat.
See - Sada Elbalad
25-05-2025
- Climate
- See - Sada Elbalad
14 Dead After Deadly Storms Sweeps Across Pakistan
Israa Farhan At least 14 people have died and over 100 others were injured after powerful storms battered central and northern Pakistan, officials confirmed on Sunday. The severe weather came in the wake of an intense heatwave, with temperatures soaring past 45 degrees Celsius in recent days. Strong winds, lightning, and thunderstorms hit the eastern province of Punjab, the northwestern province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and the capital city Islamabad on Saturday afternoon and evening. The storms uprooted trees, downed power lines, and caused widespread damage across the affected regions. Mazhar Hussain, spokesperson for the Punjab Provincial Disaster Management Authority, stated that these destructive weather patterns were triggered by the recent spike in extreme heat. He explained that the latest heatwave had led to dangerously high temperatures for several consecutive days, which played a major role in fueling the violent storms. In Punjab alone, 14 fatalities and around 100 injuries were reported as a result of the weather. The Pakistan Meteorological Department warned that more storms were expected on Sunday, raising concerns about further damage and disruption. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies
The Sun
25-05-2025
- Climate
- The Sun
At least 14 killed in Pakistan storms after heatwave
LAHORE: 'Destructive' windstorms that raged across central and northern Pakistan after an intense heatwave have killed at least 14 people and injured over 100 more, officials said Sunday. Fierce winds, thunder and lightning swept across eastern Punjab and northwestern Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa provinces as well as the capital Islamabad on Saturday afternoon and evening, uprooting trees and downing electric poles. While the majority of the deaths were caused by collapsing walls and roofs, at least two people died after being hit by solar panels dislodged by the whipping gusts. One man was killed and three others were injured by lightning strikes. Mazhar Hussain, a spokesperson for the Punjab provincial disaster management authority, told AFP that such windstorms develop because of excessive heat, which reached above 45 degrees Celsius (113 degrees Fahrenheit) in recent days. 'There were three to four days in the recent heatwave where temperatures went up quite a lot,' he said, announcing 14 deaths in Punjab and 100 injured. 'This windstorm was particularly destructive. The wind speed was very high. There was so much dust in it that visibility was greatly reduced.' The Pakistan Meteorological Department predicted more storms on Sunday. Social media was replete on Saturday evening with videos of the damage the windstorms had unleashed. A clip filmed inside a plane about to land in Punjab's city of Lahore showed passengers screaming in terror as the aircraft was tossed about by turbulence. The plane was later diverted to Karachi. Other videos show cars crushed by falling trees and roads blocked by debris. Pakistan, one of the countries most vulnerable to the effects of climate change, is grappling with increasingly frequent extreme weather events. Islamabad experienced several usually rare hail storms throughout April and May that damaged vehicles, smashing window panes and shattering solar panels. Soaring temperatures in April and May are becoming more common in Pakistan, which usually sees summer begin in early June. Temperatures reached near-record levels in April, as high as 46.5C (115.7F) in parts of Punjab. Schools in Punjab and Balochistan have announced early summer vacations because of the heat.
France 24
25-05-2025
- Climate
- France 24
Deadly windstorms batter Pakistan after extreme heatwave, killing at least 14
"Destructive" windstorms that raged across central and northern Pakistan after an intense heatwave have killed at least 14 people and injured over 100 more, officials said Sunday. Fierce winds, thunder and lightning swept across eastern Punjab and northwestern Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa provinces as well as the capital Islamabad on Saturday afternoon and evening, uprooting trees and downing electric poles. While the majority of the deaths were caused by collapsing walls and roofs, at least two people died after being hit by solar panels dislodged by the whipping gusts. One man was killed and three others were injured by lightning strikes. Mazhar Hussain, a spokesperson for the Punjab provincial disaster management authority, told AFP that such windstorms develop because of excessive heat, which reached above 45 degrees Celsius (113 degrees Fahrenheit) in recent days. "There were three to four days in the recent heatwave where temperatures went up quite a lot," he said, announcing 14 deaths in Punjab and 100 injured. "This windstorm was particularly destructive. The wind speed was very high. There was so much dust in it that visibility was greatly reduced." The Pakistan Meteorological Department predicted more storms on Sunday. Social media was replete on Saturday evening with videos of the damage the windstorms had unleashed. A clip filmed inside a plane about to land in Punjab's city of Lahore showed passengers screaming in terror as the aircraft was tossed about by turbulence. The plane was later diverted to Karachi. Other videos show cars crushed by falling trees and roads blocked by debris. Pakistan, one of the countries most vulnerable to the effects of climate change, is grappling with increasingly frequent extreme weather events. Islamabad experienced several usually rare hail storms throughout April and May that damaged vehicles, smashing window panes and shattering solar panels. Soaring temperatures in April and May are becoming more common in Pakistan, which usually sees summer begin in early June. Temperatures reached near-record levels in April, as high as 46.5C (115.7F) in parts of Punjab. Schools in Punjab and Balochistan have announced early summer vacations because of the heat.
Business Recorder
25-05-2025
- Climate
- Business Recorder
At least 14 killed in Pakistan storms after heatwave
LAHORE: 'Destructive' windstorms that raged across central and northern Pakistan after an intense heatwave have killed at least 14 people and injured over 100 more, officials said Sunday. Fierce winds, thunder and lightning swept across eastern Punjab and northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces as well as the capital Islamabad on Saturday afternoon and evening, uprooting trees and downing electric poles. While the majority of the deaths were caused by collapsing walls and roofs, at least two people died after being hit by solar panels dislodged by the whipping gusts. One man was killed and three others were injured by lightning strikes. Mazhar Hussain, a spokesperson for the Punjab provincial disaster management authority, told AFP that such windstorms develop because of excessive heat, which reached above 45 degrees Celsius (113 degrees Fahrenheit) in recent days. 'There were three to four days in the recent heatwave where temperatures went up quite a lot,' he said, announcing 14 deaths in Punjab and 100 injured. 'This windstorm was particularly destructive. The wind speed was very high. There was so much dust in it that visibility was greatly reduced.' The Pakistan Meteorological Department predicted more storms on Sunday. Social media was replete on Saturday evening with videos of the damage the windstorms had unleashed. A clip filmed inside a plane about to land in Punjab's city of Lahore showed passengers screaming in terror as the aircraft was tossed about by turbulence. The plane was later diverted to Karachi. Other videos show cars crushed by falling trees and roads blocked by debris. Pakistan, one of the countries most vulnerable to the effects of climate change, is grappling with increasingly frequent extreme weather events. Islamabad experienced several usually rare hail storms throughout April and May that damaged vehicles, smashing window panes and shattering solar panels. Soaring temperatures in April and May are becoming more common in Pakistan, which usually sees summer begin in early June. Temperatures reached near-record levels in April, as high as 46.5C (115.7F) in parts of Punjab. Schools in Punjab and Balochistan have announced early summer vacations because of the heat.
