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ISLAMABAD, May 25 (KUNA) -- At least 19 people lost their lives while 92 others received injuries due to severe windstorms and heavy rains that struck Pakistanآ’s eastern Punjab province on Saturday, said authorities on Sunday.
According to data released by Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) of Punjab, three people died each in Lahore and Jhelum cities, two each in Sialkot and Muzaffargarh and one person each in Sheikhupura, Nankana Sahib, Attock, Multan, Rajanpur, Hafiآzabad, Mianwali, Jhang and Layyah cities due to heavy rain storm and winds collapsing walls and roofs of the houses.
PDMA directed rescue agencies across Punjab to remain alert amid reports of wind and rain in various districts of the province.
"Most casualties occurred due to the collapse of dilapidated buildings or people being present in unsafe locations during the storm," said PDMA.
Several motorways were closed due to safety concerns while heavy winds and rains disrupted travel across several roads in Punjab province.
Moreover, strong winds and hailstorms also damaged several properties and power feeders in northern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) province including Mingora, Amankot, Rahimabad and Qambar areas. (end)
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