At least four killed and several injured in cloudburst, storm as rains hit different parts of Pakistan on Tuesday.
A woman has died and several others are reported missing after a cloudburst struck the outskirts of Muzaffarabad, specifically in the Belgraan area, local sources confirmed.
Significant property damage is feared, with reports indicating that multiple homes and a mosque have been destroyed.
– Heavy rains lash Murree, power disrupted –
Torrential rain accompanied by thunder and lightning has begun in Murree, disrupting normal life.
Power supply has been suspended due to the rain and strong winds. The Met Office has forecast more heavy rain and thunderstorms from today until 1st June.
– Strong winds and rain hit Abbottabad and Galiyat tourist spots –
Heavy rain, thunder and gusty winds lashed tourist areas in Galiyat. The district administration has issued safety advisories for tourists heading to the region.
Motorists are being urged not to park their vehicles in landslide-prone areas.
– Torrential rains continue in Lower and Upper Kohistan –
Rain continues across Lower and Upper Kohistan and adjoining high-altitude areas.
Floodwaters entered a local market during the downpour. Due to flooding near the Jejal Bazaar, the Karakoram Highway has been blocked at multiple points.
– Dust storm darkens skies in Hazro, rain disrupts power –
A dust storm turned day into night, causing significant visibility issues.
Heavy rainfall with thunder and lightning has begun in Hazro and surrounding areas, disrupting the power supply. According to the Met Office, the rain is expected to continue for the next few hours.
– Severe storm in Islamabad uproots car –
A powerful dust storm swept through the city, uprooting several trees. In G-6’s Aabpara Market, a tree fell on a car, causing severe damage—fortunately, the driver escaped unhurt.
In anticipation of further storms, district administration teams are active in the field. The Deputy Commissioner of Islamabad has ordered the removal of all large billboards and instructed assistant commissioners to closely monitor low-lying areas.
Dark clouds and strong winds have taken over Islamabad’s skies. Wind speeds reached up to 74 km/h, with light drizzle reported in several areas.
Meanwhile, two children among three injured in Rawalpindi.
– Roof collapses due to storm in Attock –
A mud roof of a house collapsed in the village of Shamsabad due to a thunderstorm and heavy rain, injuring a 22-year-old woman.
Hazro – The injured woman was transferred to the Tehsil Hospital by Rescue 1122 for treatment.
– Severe dust storm turns day Into night in Hazro –
A powerful dust storm swept through the area, plunging the day into darkness. The electricity system was severely disrupted.
Hazro and surrounding areas – Heavy rain with thunder and lightning began on Monday evening.
The Met Department has forecast that the rain is likely to continue over the next few hours.
– Cloudburst wreaks havoc in Azad Kashmir –
Multiple homes were destroyed and a mosque collapsed as a result of the sudden downpour.
– Flash floods and heavy rain disrupt life in Neelum Valley –
Heavy rainfall lashed the district headquarters at Athmuqam, Lawat, Dowarian, Dudhniyal, and Sharda. Rain also hit Arang Kel, Shounter Valley, and Grace Valley, breaking the ongoing heatwave.
The Neelum Highway was closed for traffic between Barian and Mirpura due to flooding.
Severe flooding was reported in the Leswa and Balgraan streams, putting several residential homes at risk.
– Dust storm disrupts power supply in Mehar, surrounding areas –
Following intense heat in Mehar town and surrounding regions, a powerful dust storm swept through the area, triggering a partial power outage.
As a result of the high-speed winds, more than nine feeders at the Mehar Grid Station tripped, causing widespread disruption to electricity supply.
Shortly after the storm, a light drizzle began in the region, offering slight relief from the scorching heat. However, electricity remained suspended in Mehar and adjacent areas due to the storm's impact.
– Severe winds cause widespread destruction across all three tehsils of Haripur –
Powerful winds wreaked havoc across all three tehsils of Haripur, causing significant damage to infrastructure and property.
In the Ghazi area of Aldo, a house wall collapsed due to the strong winds, resulting in the death of a child and injuries to two others. The deceased child has been identified as Shawaal. The injured and the deceased were shifted to a nearby hospital.
In a separate incident, a speeding van lost control on TIP Road and plunged into a ravine, leaving the driver injured.
Furthermore, in Haripur and Khanpur, several electricity poles and trees were uprooted, leading to the suspension of power supply in various areas.
– One killed in Kala Bagh –
One person killed in a lightning strike in Kalabagh.
– Storm wreaks havoc in Rawalakot –
A violent storm caused widespread destruction in Rawalakot, resulting in downed trees and snapped power lines, plunging the entire Poonch district into darkness.
In Gorah Palandri, two brothers' homes were damaged. The house of Vice Chairman of North Guraah, Mumtaz Khan, was completely destroyed, while his brother Iftikhar Khan’s home was partially damaged.
