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Four Dead, 28 Injured as Heavy Rains Batter Punjab; PDMA Issues Fresh Alert
At least 4 people, including 2 children, have died and 28 injured in rain-related incidents across Punjab in the past 24 hours. PDMA warns of more heavy rain, rising river levels, and urges precautions.
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by Muhammad Hashir
2025-10-06
Four Dead, 28 Injured as Heavy Rains Batter Punjab; PDMA Issues Fresh Alert

At least four people, including two children, have died and 28 others have been injured in rain-related incidents across Punjab over the past 24 hours, Rescue 1122 confirmed on Monday, as heavy downpours continue to lash the province.

According to a statement from Rescue 1122 Spokesperson Farooq Ahmed, the recent spell of torrential rain triggered multiple roof collapses and structural damages in various districts. “Over the last 24 hours, four people, including two children, were killed in rain-related incidents, while another 28 were left injured,” the spokesperson said.

In Faisalabad, a 12-year-old girl and an eight-year-old boy lost their lives when the roof of their home caved in due to continuous rainfall, leaving seven others injured. In Nankana Sahib, a 70-year-old man died in a similar incident, while another 65-year-old man was killed in Kasur after heavy rains weakened the structure of his house.

Several injuries were also reported from across the province — six from Samundri, Jaranwala, and Kakarwala; four from Chak; three from Manawala; and five from Faqirwali, Allah Abad, and Sahiwal. Lahore also recorded two injuries in roof and wall collapse incidents, according to the statement.

Meanwhile, the Punjab Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) said most districts had received heavy rainfall in the past 24 hours, with Multan recording the highest amount at 113mm. Faisalabad received 78mm, Bahawalpur 44mm, Lahore 40mm, and Khanewal 28mm, while several other districts reported varying levels between 1mm and 25mm.

The PDMA has warned that rainfall is expected to continue in most parts of Punjab over the next 24 hours, with likely showers in Rawalpindi, Murree, Galiat, Attock, Lahore, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Kasur, Sahiwal, and other districts. It also cautioned that river levels could rise, particularly in the Chenab River by October 7.

“Water levels in the Sutlej and Ravi rivers will depend on the release of water from India,” the PDMA stated, adding that water levels in the Indus and Jhelum were also expected to increase.

Authorities have been placed on high alert, and citizens have been urged to take precautionary measures, avoid unnecessary travel, and stay indoors during heavy rain spells.

Rain Emergency in Multan


Following heavy downpours, a rain emergency was declared in Multan, where streets were inundated after overnight rainfall. Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) Managing Director Khalid Raza Khan said the district had been placed on emergency footing, with teams deployed to clear water from key areas.

He also appealed to citizens to remain cautious, avoid contact with electric poles, and stay indoors during ongoing rains.

Earlier, PDMA Director General Irfan Ali Kathia had predicted that rainfall would continue until October 7, with northern and northeastern Punjab — including Lahore, Rawalpindi, and surrounding areas — likely to receive 50–70mm of rain, while central and southern districts could see lighter showers.

The latest spell comes as Punjab braces for more intense weather patterns, with emergency services on alert to deal with potential flooding and urban drainage challenges across the province.
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