Rain-related accidents in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa resulted in 10 fatalities and 12 injuries, according to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) on Wednesday.

Ten houses sustained damage from the rain, according to a PDMA spokesman. In Abbottabad, he added, the PDMA Director General came in Shangla to oversee continuing relief efforts, and the Secretary of Relief, acting on orders from Chief Secretary Khyber Pakthunkhwa, visited regions impacted by the precipitation.

Yousaf Rahim, the Secretary of Relief, gave the district administrations instructions to speed up the relief effort and offer everyone in the affected districts as much support as possible.

There are nominees for nine districts that have been deemed sensitive, according to KP PDMA Director General Sharif Hussain. Speaking about relief activities, he stated that PDMA was in contact with all relevant groups.

At Lakki Marwat, the roof of a madrassa collapsed due to strong winds and torrential rain, killing one seminary student and injuring six others. Rescue 1122 transported all injured people to the hospital.

From today till April 29, there is a possibility of strong winds, thunderstorms, and hail occurring in certain areas of Punjab.

As per a representative from the PDMA, DG PDMA Irfan Ali Kathia has given directives to the Deputy Commissioners around the province to stay vigilant.

Kathia advised that the relevant departments should remain vigilant in order to effectively handle any potential emergency situation.

All district emergency operation centres, as well as the provincial control room, have been notified.

The PDMA control room is continuously monitored around the clock. According to him, Rescue 1122 and other rescue services should ensure that their machinery and staff remain vigilant.

DG Irfan Ali Kathia emphasised the importance of citizens exercising caution and maintaining a safe distance from electric poles and dangling wires.

Seek shelter in secure locations to minimise the risk of being struck by lightning. Avoid being exposed to the elements during thunderstorms and inclement weather.

He emphasised the importance of exercising caution with children and preventing them from accessing water that accumulates in low-lying regions. Additionally, he advised individuals to refrain from nonessential travel and to drive at a reduced speed.

Pakistan is experiencing atypical precipitation patterns as a result of climate change. Individuals can contact PDMA’s helpline at 1129 to for assistance.

Rain was reported from Gulberg, Cantt, according to details. Some of the city’s neighborhoods are Gulshan Ravi, Lakshmi Chowk, Faisal Town, Garden Town, Allama Iqbal Town, and Johar Town.

For the next 24 hours, further rain is expected in the city, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). The city may see some afternoon sunshine again, according to the weather report, but by evening, clouds might retake the sky.

On the other hand, rain also resulted in power outages in several areas of Lahore, as multiple feeders owned by the Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) blew out, leaving neighborhoods in complete darkness.

The city’s air quality index (AQI), which was 37 and put it in the 70th position globally, was also enhanced by the rain.

In contrast, Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Director General (DG) Irfan Ali Kathia ordered the deputy commissioners of every district in the province, along with the relevant departments, to maintain a high alert between April 23 and April 29 due to the possibility of hailstorms in some areas of Punjab and thunderstorms in others.

The Punjab District Medical Administrator (PDMA) stated that all employees of District Emergency Operation Centers, including those employed in the Control Room of the province, had been advised to stay ready for any eventuality.