पाकिस्तान के बलूचिस्तान, पंजाब में भारी बारिश के कारण बिजली गिरने से 14 लोगों की मौत हो गई

Lightning kills 14 as heavy rains batter Pakistan's Balochistan, Punjab

Severe weather wreaked havoc across the regions of Balochistan and Punjab, leaving a trail of destruction and claiming the lives of at least 14 individuals. Reports indicate that the inclement weather, characterized by heavy rains, thunderstorms, and dusty winds, resulted in tragic incidents across several districts.

In Balochistan, four people fell victim to fatal lightning strikes as westerly waves swept through the province. The districts of Surab, Dera Bugti, and Pishin bore the brunt of the lightning-induced fatalities. Tragically, two young individuals, Farid Ahmed and Jabir Ahmed, lost their lives in the Surab district while enjoying leisure time in a garden in the Tanak area. The sudden strike claimed their lives on the spot, while another individual sustained injuries.

Elsewhere in Balochistan, lightning claimed the lives of one person each in the Pishin and Dera Bugti districts, adding to the toll of casualties. The indiscriminate nature of lightning strikes proved fatal, with victims spanning different age groups and occupations.

Moving towards Punjab, the severity of the weather's impact was equally devastating. Two children tragically lost their lives in Basti Kalwar of Rahim Yar Khan district due to lightning strikes. Additionally, fatalities were reported in Thul Hassan, Basti Khokhran Feroza, and Khan Bela, underscoring the widespread nature of the tragedy. Among the victims were a couple, a farmer, and a shepherd, highlighting the diverse backgrounds of those affected by the calamity.

The destructive force of lightning did not spare other districts, as evidenced by casualties in Khairpur Daha, Chak-113 area of Bahawalpur district, and Lodhran. Among the victims was an eight-year-old child, underscoring the indiscriminate nature of the disaster.

As communities grapple with the aftermath of these tragic incidents, authorities are mobilizing resources to provide assistance and support to affected individuals and families. The resilience of these communities will be tested as they endeavour to rebuild amidst the devastation caused by nature's fury.

In the face of such adversity, solidarity and support from neighbouring regions and the broader community will be crucial in aiding the recovery efforts and helping affected areas regain a sense of normalcy. As the affected regions mourn the loss of lives and assess the damage caused by the severe weather, efforts to bolster preparedness and resilience against future calamities become ever more imperative.

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