Heavy rains and violent storms struck various parts of Pakistan, Pakistan cloudburst and storm damage causing widespread damage and disruption. In Muzaffarabad’s Belgraan area, a deadly cloudburst killed a woman and left several others missing, according to local sources. The sudden downpour destroyed multiple homes and a mosque, raising serious concerns about property damage.
Murree experienced heavy rain accompanied by thunder and lightning, disrupting daily life. The intense weather forced authorities to suspend power supply. The Meteorological Department forecasts continued heavy rain and thunderstorms through June 1.
Abbottabad and popular Galiyat tourist spots faced strong winds, heavy rain, and thunder. District officials issued safety warnings, urging tourists to avoid parking in landslide-prone areas to prevent accidents.
Lower and Upper Kohistan also witnessed persistent torrential rain. Floodwaters flooded a local market, while the Karakoram Highway shut down at several points due to flooding near Jejal Bazaar.
Hazro faced a severe dust storm that darkened skies and caused poor visibility. Heavy rain with thunder disrupted power supply, and the Met Office expects the rain to continue for several hours.
Islamabad experienced a powerful dust storm uprooting trees and damaging a car in Aabpara Market. Authorities responded by ordering the removal of large billboards and monitoring vulnerable low-lying areas. Winds reached 74 km/h, accompanied by light drizzle.
In Attock’s Shamsabad village, a mud roof collapsed due to heavy rain and thunderstorm, injuring a 22-year-old woman who was immediately taken to the Tehsil Hospital for treatment.
Azad Kashmir’s cloudburst caused extensive destruction, demolishing homes and a mosque, while flash floods and heavy rains disrupted life across Neelum Valley. Flooding closed the Neelum Highway between Barian and Mirpura and threatened residential areas near Leswa and Balgraan streams.
Meanwhile, Mehar and nearby areas suffered a powerful dust storm that tripped nine feeders at the Mehar Grid Station, causing significant power outages. Following the storm, a light drizzle brought some relief from the heat, though electricity remained down.
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