Rain and wind havoc kills three in Punjab accidents

Published 15 May, 2026 10:16am 1 min read
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At least three people were killed and 24 others injured in different rain- and wind-related accidents across Punjab over the past 24 hours, rescue officials said.

In Lahore, two people died and six were injured in separate incidents involving falling trees, sheds and billboards during strong winds and rain.

Fifty-year-old Ijaz died after a tree fell near the Badami Bagh lorry depot, while another person was injured in the same incident.

In a separate case near Rang Mahal, 21-year-old Bilal was killed when a shed collapsed.

In Faisalabad, one child was killed, and nine people were injured in seven different incidents of walls, roofs and trees collapsing.

The 13-year-old victim was identified as Haider Ali, who died when a wall fell in Sultan Chowk.

In DG Khan, three people were injured in two lightning incidents.

In Muzaffargarh, four people were injured in four separate incidents involving collapsing trees, solar panels and walls.

Accidents were also reported in Jhang and Nankana Sahib, where several people were injured.

Rescue officials said the seriously injured were shifted to nearby hospitals after receiving immediate medical assistance.

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