Severe Rainstorms Disrupt Life Across the Country: Power Outages, Storm Alerts, and Unusual Weather Patterns
- Abeera Marium Siddiqui
- May 2, 2025
- 4:48 pm
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Rainfall and storm alert in Punjab and other regions have affected normal life across Pakistan. Heavy rain and strong winds hit many cities, causing flooding, power outages, and damage. Lahore, Rawalpindi, Islamabad, and other areas saw sudden weather changes, creating problems for residents.
In Lahore, it rained heavily on Thursday night. Water entered homes and flooded streets. Many low-lying areas were filled with rainwater. Dozens of LESCO feeders tripped, which caused power cuts. People were stuck without electricity for hours. The rain gave some relief from heat, but roads stayed flooded, and many areas remained without power.
Islamabad and Rawalpindi also got strong rains with gusty winds. The temperature dropped from 36°C to 26°C in a few hours. The wind knocked down trees on G.T. Road, Islamabad Expressway, and Old Airport Road. Luckily, there were no reports of deaths or serious damage in these two cities.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) shared that wind speeds reached 128 km/h at Islamabad International Airport and 104 km/h in Chaklala, Rawalpindi. A shallow westerly wave and moist air currents are still affecting upper Pakistan. This weather system is likely to stay until May 4. More rainfall and storm alert is expected in Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, KP, the Potohar region, and central Punjab.
Power supply in many cities was disturbed. Over 565 feeders in Lahore tripped. Faisalabad reported around 150 feeder issues. Islamabad also had power cuts. Workers started fixing the problem quickly, but many people remained without electricity for long hours.
Rawalpindi’s Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) declared a rain emergency. They divided the city into parts and deployed teams near flood-prone areas like Leh Nullah. Machines were placed in low-lying areas to stop flooding.
In other parts of Punjab, heavy rain and hail caused more problems. In Sargodha, a wall collapsed during the storm. One person died and four children were injured. Gujranwala, Hafizabad, Wazirabad, and Sialkot also reported rain and wind damage.
In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, many districts had heavy wind and rain. In Peshawar, the temperature was 30°C and is expected to reach 35°C. Humidity was 55%. Strong winds and dark clouds made it hard to see on roads, and traffic slowed down. People looked for shelter during the storm.
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) issued warnings in many areas. The alert included Lahore, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Faisalabad, Sargodha, Dera Ghazi Khan, Multan, Bahawalpur, and Sahiwal. “Two people have died and 24 others have been injured in storm-related incidents,” officials confirmed. The PDMA also warned of lightning and landslides in Murree and Galiyat.
Balochistan stayed dry, but light rain might fall in southern areas like Zhob and Musa Khel. In Sindh, including Karachi, light rain is likely until May 5. The Met Office says the western system may collect more moisture from the Arabian Sea, leading to more rain in Sindh next week.
Rainfall and storm alert has kept emergency teams active across the country. This kind of rain in May is unusual, and weather experts are watching the system closely.
