Five Killed, 23 Injured in Rain-Related Mishaps Across Punjab
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At least five people were killed and 23 others injured in rain- and windstorm-related mishaps across Punjab. According to Rescue 1122 officials, two people lost their lives in separate lightning strike incidents in Narowal, while one person was killed after a tree fell in Gujranwala. In Lahore, one person died from electrocution, while a motorcyclist was killed on Canal Road after a tree collapsed. In addition, 23 people were injured in separate incidents reported in Lahore, Gujranwala, Narowal, Kasur, and Sheikhupura during the past 24 hours. Rescue officials urged citizens to immediately contact the emergency helpline 1122 in case of any emergency. Rain, gusty winds bring relief from heatwave in Lahore, Punjab