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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.
India Today
25-05-2025
- Climate
- India Today
20 killed, over 150 injured as heavy rains, windstorm batter Pakistan
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 storm was so powerful that it paralysed road and air traffic, damaged infrastructure and caused widespread power 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 "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 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 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 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 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 two dozen incidents of the fall of solar panels and billboards were also Police closed several motorways due to safety Watch IN THIS STORY#Pakistan
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.
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Deadly storms kill 18, injure nearly 100 across Pakistan
Heavy storms in Pakistan's Punjab province (Image credits: ANI) A storm hit multiple districts in Pakistan's Punjab province, leading to the collapse of dilapidated buildings and unsafe structures and killing 8 people and injuring 45 others, according to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA). Out of eight, three deaths took place in Jhelum, while Rawalpindi, Sheikhupura, Nankana Sahib, Sialkot, and Mianwali each reported one fatality, ANI reported, citing Pakistani news site Geo News. Meanwhile, one of the districts of Punjab province, Lahore, witnessed the death of 10 people and 51 injuries due to heavy rains and storms. Several incidents of fallen trees and damaged solar panels were also reported. In response, Punjab chief minister Maryam Nawaz instructed the administration and rescue teams to remain on high alert amid severe weather conditions across the province. A day earlier, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) had issued a weather advisory, forecasting isolated showers, thunderstorms, windstorms, and dust storms over the next 12 to 36 hours in parts of Punjab, Islamabad, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Vulnerable areas included Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Jhelum, Lahore, and several surrounding districts. In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, similar conditions were expected to impact regions such as Peshawar, Abbottabad, Mardan, and Dera Ismail Khan, according to Geo News.
Business Recorder
24-05-2025
- Climate
- Business Recorder
Weather in Punjab turns pleasant
LAHORE: A strong weather system brought relief to the city and major parts of Punjab, with strong winds and overcast skies plunging the area into daytime darkness. Thunderstorms and heavy winds affected multiple districts, prompting the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) to issue alerts to all Deputy Commissioners and rescue services. All District Emergency Operation Centres were placed on high alert, and residents were advised to exercise caution. The PDMA warned people to stay away from electric poles and dangling wires, while the Director General urged the public to remain in safe places to avoid lightning strikes. The severe weather also impacted the power supply, with several feeders of the Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) tripping due to strong winds. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
