Storms Hit Lahore, Trigger Power Outages Across Punjab

News Desk

Lahore: Heavy rain accompanied by strong winds and thunderstorms lashed Lahore and several parts of Punjab on Saturday, breaking the prolonged heatwave but triggering widespread power outages across multiple districts.

According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), Lahore received an overall rainfall of 19.5 mm, with the highest precipitation recorded in Gulshan Ravi at 38 mm, followed by 36 mm in Gulberg, 35 mm in Samanabad, and 34 mm in Iqbal Town.

Areas such as Gulberg, Kalma Chowk, Laxmi Chowk, Johar Town, and Cantt witnessed intense rainfall and lightning strikes.

The downpour, which swept through the city following gusty winds, brought immediate relief from scorching temperatures that had persisted for several days. Residents described a “dramatic shift” in weather as thunderclaps echoed across the city.

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Similar weather conditions were reported in other parts of Punjab, including Okara, Sahiwal, Pattoki, Mureedke, and Jaranwala, where multiple feeders tripped, plunging several neighborhoods into darkness.

Heavy and moderate rainfall was also recorded in Mianwali, Tandlianwala, Renala Khurd, Ferozewala, Khanqan Dogran, Phalia, and Phull Nagar.

In Ferozewala, thunderstorms caused instant power outages as LESCO feeders tripped, leaving several areas without electricity for hours. “The heatwave broke as soon as the rain started. The weather turned pleasant instantly,” said a local resident.

LESCO officials said restoration work was underway late into the night, though several areas remained without power due to continued rainfall and safety precautions.

The PMD has forecast further heavy rainfall in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and several districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the coming days.

The department also warned of potential flooding in rivers and canals across Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan, advising tourists and travelers to exercise caution.

Meanwhile, Kalam valley in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa received its first snowfall of the season, enhancing the region’s scenic charm and drawing tourists from nearby areas.