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The Hindu
25-05-2025
- Climate
- The Hindu
At least 20 killed in Pakistan as storms, heavy rain batter Punjab
At least 20 people were killed and over 150 injured in Pakistan's Punjab as powerful windstorms and heavy rains battered the province on Saturday (May 25, 2025) evening. The storm was so powerful that it paralysed road and air traffic, damaged infrastructure and caused widespread power outages. According to the Punjab government, most deaths in the province of over 13 crore occurred due to the collapse of dilapidated houses or getting trapped under fallen billboards. "At least 20 people, including children, were killed and over 150 injured in various parts of Punjab in incidents related to powerful windstorms and heavy rains," the provincial government said on Sunday. The gusty winds and hail also hit the capital, Islamabad, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, causing extensive damage to crops and power lines. However, no casualty was reported there. Storms accompanied by heavy rainfall led to water accumulation in several low-lying areas and trees falling at multiple spots. A private airline flight FL-842 from Karachi to Lahore also narrowly escaped a disaster when it was caught in severe turbulence while landing at Lahore airport. Videos of passengers aboard the plane reciting Quran verses went viral on social media. They were seen crying and praying for a safe landing. As the plane couldn't land at the airport because of the turbulent weather, the air traffic control advised the pilot to take the plane back to Karachi. According to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) of Punjab, three people died each in Lahore and Jhelum, two each in Sialkot and Muzaffargarh and one person each in Sheikhupura, Nankana Sahib, Attock, Multan, Rajanpur, Hafizabad, Mianwali, Jhang Gujranwala and Layyah as the walls and roofs of the houses collapsed and trees fell on them. Over two dozen incidents of the fall of solar panels and billboards were also reported. Motorway Police closed several motorways due to safety concerns.
New Indian Express
25-05-2025
- Climate
- New Indian Express
20 die in Pakistan's Punjab as storms, heavy rains batter province
LAHORE: At least 20 people were killed and over 150 injured in Pakistan's Punjab as powerful windstorms and heavy rains battered the province on Saturday evening. The storm was so powerful that it paralysed road and air traffic, damaged infrastructure and caused widespread power outages. According to the Punjab government, most deaths in the province of over 13 crore occurred due to the collapse of dilapidated houses or getting trapped under fallen billboards. "At least 20 people, including children, were killed and over 150 injured in various parts of Punjab in incidents related to powerful windstorms and heavy rains," the provincial government said on Sunday. The gusty winds and hail also hit the capital, Islamabad, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, causing extensive damage to crops and power lines. However, no casualty was reported there. Storms accompanied by heavy rainfall led to water accumulation in several low-lying areas and trees falling at multiple spots. A private airline flight FL-842 from Karachi to Lahore also narrowly escaped a disaster when it was caught in severe turbulence while landing at Lahore airport. Videos of passengers aboard the plane reciting Quran verses went viral on social media. They were seen crying and praying for a safe landing. As the plane couldn't land at the airport because of the turbulent weather, the air traffic control advised the pilot to take the plane back to Karachi. According to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) of Punjab, three people died each in Lahore and Jhelum, two each in Sialkot and Muzaffargarh and one person each in Sheikhupura, Nankana Sahib, Attock, Multan, Rajanpur, Hafizabad, Mianwali, Jhang Gujranwala and Layyah as the walls and roofs of the houses collapsed and trees fell on them. Over two dozen incidents of the fall of solar panels and billboards were also reported. Motorway Police closed several motorways due to safety concerns.
Express Tribune
27-02-2025
- Automotive
- Express Tribune
FIRs to be registered against vehicles exceeding 150 km/h on motorways
Listen to article The National Highways and Motorway Police (NH&MP), under the directives of IGP Riffat Mukhtar Raja, has launched a crackdown on over-speeding, with violators facing hefty fines and FIR registration. Motorway Police spokesperson stated that vehicles exceeding 150 km/h on the motorway will be stopped immediately, with fines imposed and FIRs registered against violators. The speed limit on three-lane motorways is 120 km/h for cars, while public service vehicles are restricted to 110 km/h. Authorities have also highlighted the need for more effective speed monitoring on national highways to prevent accidents, with a focus on ensuring the safety barriers are in place to enhance road safety. In 2023, the Motorway Police raised fines for several traffic violations, including overspeeding, which increased from Rs750 to Rs2500. The fine for illegal overtaking is now Rs1500, up from Rs300, while driving without a license now incurs a fine of Rs5000, compared to the previous Rs750. Failure to give way to emergency vehicles, such as ambulances, is now fined at Rs1000, and negligent driving has seen a penalty increase from Rs300 to Rs1500. Additionally, the National Highway Authority (NHA) has imposed an extra toll tax on vehicles not using the M-Tag or having insufficient balance in their M-Tag accounts, effective from February 1. A notification issued by the NHA on January 31 stated that vehicles without M-Tag or with low balance would face a 25% extra toll tax.
