The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) on Saturday confirmed eight fatalities and 45 injuries resulting from various storm-related incidents across the province.
According to an initial report from the PDMA spokesperson, most deaths were attributed to the collapse of dilapidated buildings and exposure to unstable structures.
Further details indicated that three deaths occurred in Jhelum, while Rawalpindi, Sheikhupura, Nankana Sahib, Sialkot, and Mianwali each reported one fatality.
Amidst the storm, several incidents of fallen trees and damage to solar panels were also reported in Lahore.
The PDMA announced that financial assistance would be extended to the affected families.
Meanwhile, rescue officials independently stated that at least 10 people were killed and 51 injured in Lahore.
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz directed the administration and rescue teams to maintain a high state of alert, citing the heavy rains and storms affecting the entire province.
She also took notice of numerous flooded low-lying areas and issued directives for officers to undertake emergency measures.
A day prior, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) had issued a weather advisory, cautioning about isolated showers, thunderstorms, windstorms, and dust storms anticipated over the subsequent 12 to 36 hours in parts of Punjab, Islamabad, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Residents are urged to remain watchful, secure any loose objects, and avoid non-essential outdoor travel during severe weather conditions.
The National Emergencies Operation Center (NEOC) of NDMA has issued an impact-based advisory, warning that strong winds and thunderstorms could uproot weak trees and lead to temporary power outages.
Dust storms pose a risk to fragile structures, rooftops, vehicles, and electrical infrastructure, while reduced visibility during these storms may elevate the likelihood of road accidents.
The vulnerable areas include Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Attock, Jhelum, Chakwal, Mianwali, Sialkot, Faisalabad, Sargodha, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Lahore, Narowal, and surrounding regions.
In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, isolated rainfall, windstorms, thunderstorms, and dust storms are forecast over the next 12 to 36 hours, affecting various districts such as Chitral, Battagram, Kohistan, Kohat, Kurram, Bannu, Mardan, Peshawar, Swabi, Charsadda, Nowshera, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Dera Ismail Khan, Bajaur, Mohmand, and nearby areas.
