• Severe storms in Pakistan have killed at least 14 people and injured over 100.
• Over 90 casualties were reported from Punjab, with most fatalities due to collapsing structures.
• Authorities noted the storms developed following a significant heatwave with temperatures exceeding 45°C.

At least 14 people have died, and over 100 more were injured in Pakistan due to destructive windstorms and heavy rain that occurred across Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces. The majority of fatalities resulted from "the collapse of dilapidated houses and being in unsafe locations," with some deaths attributed to lightning strikes and falling solar panels. Reports from various sources indicate that the storms caused extensive damage to infrastructure and led to dangerously low visibility conditions due to dust, as cited by Channel News Asia and India Times.

The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has reported the death toll rose to 19 with further updates on casualties and injuries from the recent weather events. Many of these incidents occurred in Lahore and nearby districts, highlighting the dire conditions faced by residents in the aftermath of the storms. The continuous warnings about severe weather from the PDMA included advice to "stay in safe places to avoid lightning,” emphasizing the risks involved during this extreme weather period according to AA and AA.

Experts indicate these windstorms were exacerbated by recent heatwaves that saw temperatures soar above 45°C, creating conditions ripe for such destructive weather patterns. With preliminary estimates of damage already substantial, social media circulated videos showing chaotic scenes, including a passenger plane struggling to land in Lahore, which had to divert to Karachi, further emphasizing the intensity of the conditions faced according to South China Morning Post and India Times.