Rain-related incidents claim three lives

LAHORE:

At least three people were killed and 24 others injured in rain and windstorm-related incidents across Punjab during the last 24 hours, according to Rescue 1122.

Rescue Punjab spokesperson Farooq Ahmad said the casualties were caused by collapsing roofs, walls, trees and billboards during strong winds and rainfall in different districts of the province.

In Dera Ghazi Khan, three people were injured in two separate incidents of lightning strikes.

In Faisalabad, one child was killed and nine others injured in seven incidents involving collapsing walls, roofs and trees amid heavy winds and rain. The deceased child was identified as Haider Ali, 13, who died after a wall collapsed near Sultan Chowk.

In Jhang, one person sustained injuries after a signboard fell during the storm, while in Muzaffargarh four people were injured in incidents involving falling trees, solar panels and walls. Another person was injured in Nankana Sahib after a wall collapsed.

In Lahore, two people were killed and six others injured in six separate incidents.