LAHORE/GUJRANWALA: At least six people were dead in rain-related incidents in Punjab during last 24 hours.

Four people died and three to four were trapped under the debris after a roof of a house situated at Lahore’s Bandar Road collapsed. Rescue teams reached the spot and carrying relief activities to recover the bodies and the injured.

Second roof collapse incident was reported in Gujranwala after heavy downpour. Rescue sources said two children lost their lives in Tehsil Wazirabad the roof caved in.

Heavy rainfall continues in different parts of Punjab resulting in several roads flooded with water, causing difficulties for the people.

Chief Minister Punjab has directed the WASA and the local administration to ensure immediate draining out of the rainwater from the affected areas.