Torrential rainfall combined with powerful winds has unleashed chaos across various districts in Punjab, claiming at least five lives and leaving over two dozen injured in the past 24 hours.

Among the casualties were two young siblings, aged two and five, who lost their lives when the roof of their house collapsed in Mirza Virkan, Sheikhupura. Two others were injured in the same tragic incident.

In Vehari, intense rain led to structural damage in several areas including 23WB, 19WB, Muslim Town Stop, and 57WB, resulting in injuries to at least four people. Additionally, in Chak No. 59WB, a man was injured when solar panels were torn from their fixtures during the storm.

Further north, in Bhakkar’s Mankera area, a collapsing wall on Link Road near Hyderabad City left one person hurt, while in Dera Ghazi Khan’s PEG City, three individuals were injured due to a roof caving in.

Urban flooding in Attock trapped six members of a family inside their home near Babu Chowk. Swift action from rescue teams ensured all were safely evacuated and given medical attention.

Lahore saw widespread damage and disruption. A child was electrocuted in the Kashmiri Gate area after coming into contact with a live electric pole. Several other injuries were reported due to slippery roads and collapsing roofs in areas like Aashiana Road, Taxali, and Nishtar Colony, where two separate incidents each claimed one life and left three others injured.

Motorcyclists also bore the brunt of the slippery roads, with accidents reported in Harbanspura, Ali Raza Abad, Wahdat Colony, and near the New Ravi Bridge, resulting in several minor to moderate injuries.

According to WASA’s Monsoon Control Room, Lahore received an average 58.8mm of rainfall, with Nishtar Town logging the highest at 84mm, followed by Lakshmi Chowk (78mm) and Paniwala Talab (74mm). The city experienced two major downpours—one during the early morning hours and another mid-morning—leaving roads submerged and drainage systems overwhelmed.

Despite claims from the Lahore Waste Management Company (LWMC) that over 6,000 waste containers had been cleared, residents reported extensive waterlogging and slow response from authorities.

“We’ve seen barely any help from the city administration,” said Asif Mahmood, a shopkeeper at Lakshmi Chowk. “The streets are flooded, and we’re left on our own.”

Other areas of Punjab also experienced significant rainfall. Khanewal recorded 51mm, Rawalpindi 42mm, Sahiwal 44mm, and Murree 41mm. Districts such as Okara, Mandi Bahauddin, Mangla, Toba Tek Singh, and many more also reported heavy showers, with continued rain in the forecast.

While the rainfall offered a break from the intense summer heat and humidity, authorities have warned the public to remain cautious, avoid flood-prone zones, and limit outdoor movement during ongoing weather fluctuations.