ISLAMABAD: At least six people, including two children, died while over two dozen sustained injuries as powerful rain and dust storms battered several parts of Pakistan on Tuesday. The extreme weather damaged homes, crops, and infrastructure.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) said moist currents continued to affect the upper and central regions. A new westerly wave is expected to enter upper Pakistan today.
As a result, heavy rain, windstorms, and possible hailstorms are forecasted for Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore, Faisalabad, Peshawar, Swat, and other areas in Punjab, KP, and Balochistan.
Multiple Deaths Reported
In Muzaffarabad, a cloudburst hit the Bhalgran area. Three people died, and one remains missing, according to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA). Around 35 houses were completely destroyed. Authorities sent relief supplies to the affected families.
In Punjab, two people died, and at least 15 were injured in separate incidents. In Attock, a road accident during the storm claimed one life and injured five. In Multan, a 10-year-old girl died after a house wall collapsed on Old Shujaabad Road.
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Three children were hurt in Hazro when a wall fell. In Shamsabad, a woman suffered injuries when a roof collapsed. The storm also severely damaged crops across several areas.
Damage Across the Country
In Rawalpindi, falling debris injured two children. Another person got hurt when a staircase collapsed due to the strong winds.
In Mianwali, a wall and a solar panel injured two people. In Sialkot, Lahore, Gujranwala, Dera Ghazi Khan, and Sargodha, heavy winds caused power outages and infrastructure loss.
In KP, rain and hailstorms hit Peshawar, Mardan, Swabi, Swat, Khyber, Abbottabad, and Haripur. In Swabi’s Manki area, a child died, and two women were injured when a roof collapsed. Emergency teams shifted the victims to a nearby hospital.
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) confirmed damage to wheat crops and public roads in Mardan. Uprooted trees and flooded streets disrupted daily life.
Panic in Islamabad
A powerful windstorm swept through Islamabad. Strong winds toppled trees and billboards. Drivers rushed to shelter under bridges and flyovers. Shoppers stranded in malls expressed fear. “No one wanted to leave, afraid a billboard might crash onto their car,” one visitor said.
“We expected a hailstorm, but luckily, it didn’t happen,” another added.
NDMA Issues Warning
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) issued a fresh alert. It warned of ongoing rainfall over the coming days. The risk of landslides remains high in Gilgit-Baltistan and KP. Vulnerable areas include Mansehra, Diamir, Hunza, and Nagar.
The NDMA advised residents to avoid unnecessary travel and remain alert. They urged people to follow official updates and use the Pak NDMA Disaster Alert App for real-time safety information.
Emergency teams remain on standby. Citizens are encouraged to follow social media, news channels, and NDMA bulletins for timely alerts.
As weather conditions remain unstable, authorities continue to monitor the situation and coordinate relief efforts.
