At least 14 people died in rain related incidents across Punjab

LAHORE (92 News) - At least 14 people were killed and 19 injured in Punjab due to rain-related incidents on Thursday. According to reports, roof of a house in Harbanspura collapsed, which resulted in death of four and five sustained injuries. In another roof collapse incident that took place in Sheikhupura, claimed lives of two including mother and child and wounds to seven others. A roof of a house in Phalia, situated in Mandi Bahauddin collapsed, which resulted in death of five including a mother and her four children. The deceased children are said to be aged between two to eight years. The bodies were removed from the debris and were shifted to a nearby hospital. A landslide in Chakwal killed three people and injured two others in Muridke incident.  The incident was reported in Malyan Kalan Village. Getting the information rescue teams have reached the spot and carrying out relief operation. Heavy monsoon rainfall lashed the provincial metropolis and adjoining areas, inundated several low-lying areas of the Lahore. According to the reports, Lahore experienced incessant rain, causing massive urban flooding and damage to houses. The streets were inundated, making travel cumbersome. The incessant rain lasted for several hours, causing water to accumulate in several areas of the provincial capital. Routine life came to a grinding halt and traffic was severely affected, while power supply was disrupted to various parts of the city. Due to the ineffectiveness of the aging sewerage network, especially in low-lying areas, rainwater entered shops and houses, thus ruining valuables.