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Islamabad: Lightning At least 10 people have been killed across eastern Pakistan’s Punjab province, officials said Monday as heavy pre-monsoon rains lashed the region.
Sunday’s strikes took place mainly in Sialkot and Sheikhupura districts of Punjab. Lightning strikes are frequent throughout Pakistan, especially in the mountainous regions and plains of Punjab.
the Pakistan Meteorological Department More rain is expected this week, he said, providing some respite from the ongoing heat wave. The National Disaster Management Authority warned that continued rains could lead to flash floods.
Each year, many regions of Pakistan struggle with the annual monsoon, drawing criticism for poor government planning. The season runs from July through September.
Last summer, rain-induced floods killed 1,739 people across Pakistan. The flood displaced about 8 million people and caused $30 billion in damages.
Sunday’s strikes took place mainly in Sialkot and Sheikhupura districts of Punjab. Lightning strikes are frequent throughout Pakistan, especially in the mountainous regions and plains of Punjab.
the Pakistan Meteorological Department More rain is expected this week, he said, providing some respite from the ongoing heat wave. The National Disaster Management Authority warned that continued rains could lead to flash floods.
Each year, many regions of Pakistan struggle with the annual monsoon, drawing criticism for poor government planning. The season runs from July through September.
Last summer, rain-induced floods killed 1,739 people across Pakistan. The flood displaced about 8 million people and caused $30 billion in damages.
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