At least 18 people were killed and nearly 100 injured in separate storm-related incidents across Pakistan’s Punjab province. According to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority, most of the fatalities occurred due to the collapse of dilapidated buildings and unsafe structures.
The highest number of casualties was reported in Lahore, along with the districts of Jhelum, Sialkot, and Muzaffargarh. Rescue officials said that at least 10 people were killed and 51 injured in Lahore alone. Several incidents of fallen trees and damage to solar panels were also reported in the city.