Lahore: At least 13 people were killed and 92 more injured on Saturday in incidents caused by heavy rain and strong winds in Pakistan's central-eastern Punjab province.

According to Anadolu Agency, more than 10 people lost their lives due to the collapse of dilapidated houses and being in unsafe locations in various parts of Punjab. The Dawn newspaper, citing the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), provided details on the fatalities. Additionally, a worker was killed and five others sustained serious injuries when the roof of a local factory collapsed due to high winds, as reported by state-run Pakistan Television. A separate incident involved one person being killed by a lightning strike.

The storm also caused damage to several mud and dilapidated houses. Prior to these incidents, the PDMA had issued a warning on Friday about strong winds, dust storms, and the possibility of rain affecting various parts of Punjab.