Published on, Aug. 30 -- August 30, 2025 5:39 PM

Lahore experienced severe monsoon rains on Saturday, causing widespread destruction and resulting in the deaths of at least six people. The downpour, described as the heaviest of the season so far, submerged major roads, caused roof collapses, and triggered lightning strikes. Local authorities confirmed that infrastructure was overwhelmed, with key roads flooded and traffic brought to a standstill.

Two fatalities occurred in Lahore's Kahna area when lightning struck, also injuring two others. Rescue teams rushed the injured to nearby hospitals. In Old Anarkali, a man was killed when the roof of a mud house collapsed due to the heavy rainfall. Urban Search and Rescue teams spent hours remo...