Heavy Rains Lash Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Azad Kashmir; Flooding, Damage Reported
LAHORE / PESHAWAR / MIRPUR: Several districts across Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Azad Kashmir were hit by heavy rainfall on Friday, causing flooding in streets, markets, and low-lying areas.
In Punjab, cities including Lahore, Sialkot, Narowal, Wazirabad, Jhelum, Gujrat, Khushab, and Bahawalnagar recorded significant rainfall. Lahore’s Nishtar Town received the highest rainfall of 135mm. Wazirabad and its surrounding areas experienced continuous rainfall for four hours, while streets and markets in Nankana Sahib were turned into flowing canals. Tragically, a rooftop collapsed in Malikwal, killing a nine-month-old infant and injuring two others.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa also witnessed heavy rains, affecting Peshawar, Khyber, Bannu, Karak, Malakand, and Abbottabad. In Azad Kashmir, districts including Bagh, Mirpur, and Bhimber saw rainwater flooding homes and markets in several neighborhoods.
Local streams, drains, and nullahs overflowed due to the downpour. The Buner River swelled, submerging low-lying areas. Meanwhile, a large surge of water passed through Jamrud in Khyber District, sweeping away a section of the Pak-Afghan highway and suspending vehicular traffic.
Authorities have urged residents in vulnerable areas to remain cautious and avoid unnecessary travel as relief and rescue operations continue.
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