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Deadly Storms Leave 10 Dead, 43 Injured Across Pakistan Amid Climate Concerns
Heavy rains, flash floods & strong winds kill 10, injure 43 across Pakistan. NDMA warns of more storms ahead as climate change fuels extreme weather.
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by News Desk
2025-05-28
Deadly Storms Leave 10 Dead, 43 Injured Across Pakistan Amid Climate Concerns

Heavy rains and powerful windstorms wreaked havoc across central and northern Pakistan this week, claiming at least 10 lives and injuring 43 people, officials confirmed on Wednesday. The storms triggered flash floods, destroyed homes, and severely damaged infrastructure in multiple provinces.

This marks the second deadly weather event in a week. Just days earlier, at least 19 people were killed and more than 90 injured as torrential rains and intense windstorms struck areas in Islamabad, Punjab, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

According to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), the latest casualties include four women and a man in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, and three individuals in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Additional reports confirmed two deaths in Punjab. A senior government official in Kashmir, Haroon Rasheed, told AFP that one person remains missing, and 12 homes and a mosque were destroyed in a single village.

The NDMA has issued a weather alert, warning that stormy conditions are expected to persist in northern and central regions of the country until Saturday. Residents in affected areas are advised to take precautions as emergency teams continue rescue and relief efforts.

Pakistan is facing a rising number of extreme weather events, which experts attribute to climate change. In April, temperatures soared to near-record levels, hitting 46.5°C in some parts of Punjab. In response to the dangerous heat, schools in Punjab and Balochistan were closed early for summer vacations.

As climate volatility increases, authorities are urging both the government and public to adopt stronger climate resilience measures. The NDMA reiterated its commitment to disaster preparedness and has asked citizens to report emergencies promptly.

 
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