Eight Die in Pakistan as Record 238mm Rain Triggers Flooding and Collapses in Gujranwala
Pakistan Rain Disaster Kills Eight in Central Punjab
Eight people died and 14 were injured in rain-related incidents in Gujranwala, Narowal, Pakpattan and Lahore as heavy rain lashed these cities on Tuesday. [3] Gujranwala city received 238mm that broke the 10-year record, followed by Gujrat with 153mm. [3] At least six people, mostly children, died and 10 others were injured in different rain-related incidents in Gujranwala city alone whereas a trailer plunged into a ditch after slipping due to the rain on GT Road Bypass in Gujrat. [3] According to the rescue officials, the deaths and injuries were caused by the roof and walls collapse as well as drowning in the pond or electrocution. [3] The deceased in Gujranwala included two siblings, Usman (10) and Sameer (6), in the Dhaley area and Shaheen (7) and six months old Shayan near Naushera Virkan Road. [3] Another child drowned after falling into the pond at an underpass in Kamoke city while one Hanaan was electrocuted in the Bakhteywala area. [3] Sameera Bibi (25) and six-month-old Mowais were seriously injured after being buried under the rubble. [3] A wall of the rice mill collapsed on Tatle Aali Kamunki Road near Kamoke. [3] As a result, Fahad Hussain died after being buried under the rubble while Arif and Mahmood were seriously injured. [3] On the Allama Iqbal Road of Gujranwala, Hanan Ikram (25) was going to the market for shopping during the rain when he was electrocuted by an electric pole. [3] On Naushera Virkan Road, the roof of the house collapsed. [3] As a result, Shaheen (7) and 6-month-old Shan Ali died after being buried under the rubble. [3] Salmi Bibi, 33, Sana, 10, and Khadija, 5, were injured in the accident. [3] In Zaheer Colony, Gujranwala, the roof of the house collapsed, injuring Sidra Nadeem (28), Sameera Nadeem (14), and Saira Nadeem (10) who were seriously injured after being buried under the debris. [3] In Pakpattan, two minor children died and their mother sustained injuries when the roof of their house collapsed in the rain at Chak Dehwana, 33/SP. [3] Nasreen Bibi, a farm worker, used to work in the fields on a daily wage. [3] When heavy rain began at noon, the family took shelter in one of the rooms of their dilapidated house but its roof collapsed. [3] Rescue sources confirmed that Noor Fatima (8) and Usman (6) died on the spot while their mother, Nasreen, was critically injured. [3] In Lahore, four workers were injured after the roof of a factory collapsed near Band Road in the Gulshan-e-Ravi area. [3] Plastic bottles were being manufactured in the unit and four workers were present when the incident happened. [3] Rescue 1122 said four workers who got trapped under the debris were recovered with minor injuries. [3] It said that the injured were provided first aid on the spot. [3]
Urban Flooding Paralyzes Gujranwala and Gujrat
The heavy downpour in Gujranwala, Gujrat and Sialkot caused the worst urban flooding that paralysed the routine life in these industrial areas. [3] The main roads and adjoining streets in Gujrat and Gujranwala cities were submerged by rainwater after a 10-hour downpour. [3] The commercial activities and the routine lives came to a standstill in both the cities. [3] The Gujranwala city was the worst affected due to the heavy rainfall and the excavation on GT Road for the construction of the metro bus route between Eminabad and Gakhar Mandi. [3] Heavy rain lashed several parts of Lahore. [3] Nishtar Town recorded the highest rainfall at 84mm, followed by Johar Town with 51mm, the airport with 36mm, Kahna 34.4mm and Upper Mall with 33mm. [3] Other areas where rainfall was recorded included Gulshan-i-Ravi (30mm), Samanabad (27mm), Head Office Gulberg (24mm), Laxmi Chowk (22mm), Iqbal Town (22mm), Pani Wala Talab (22mm), Jail Road (18mm), Saggian (18mm), Chowk Nakhuda (15mm), Tajpura (12mm), Farrukhabad (12mm), Shadipura (12mm), Mughalpura (10.2mm), Defence Road (6mm) and Manawan (5.2mm). [3]
Severe Thunderstorm Warnings Issued in Mid-Atlantic and Tennessee
The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Somerset County in southeastern Maryland, Southern Worcester County in southeastern Maryland and Northern Accomack County in southeastern Virginia until 115 AM EDT. [1] At 1217 AM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles south of Parsonsburg to near West Pocomoke to near Tylerton, moving east at 30 mph. [1] Hazard includes 60 mph wind gusts with source radar indicated. [1] The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Southeastern Henderson County in west Tennessee, Hardin County in west Tennessee and Southern Decatur County in west Tennessee until midnight CDT. [4] At 1113 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Sardis, or 15 miles north of Savannah, moving southeast at 25 mph. [4] Hazard includes 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail with source radar indicated. [4]
Flash Flooding Strikes Delaware and Flood Warning in West Virginia
At 1216 AM EDT, local law enforcement reported flooding in Easton. [2] Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. [2] Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. [2] Flash flooding is already occurring. [2] Hazard is flash flooding caused by thunderstorms with source law enforcement reported. [2] Impact includes flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets, and underpasses as well as other drainage and low lying areas. [2] The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a Flood Warning for the Tygart Valley River at Philippi affecting Barbour County. [5] For the Tygart Valley River moderate flooding is forecast. [5] What includes moderate flooding is forecast. [5] Where is Tygart Valley River at Philippi. [5] When is from this morning to Thursday morning. [5] Impacts include at 19.0 feet the intersection of US Route 119 and Truck Route 250 is flooded. [5] Also Sycamore Street and Beech Ave are affected. [5]
Broader Context of Global Severe Weather Activity
Eight deaths and 14 injuries occurred in Gujranwala, Narowal, Pakpattan and Lahore from roof and wall collapses, drowning and electrocution during heavy rain. [3] Gujranwala recorded 238mm of rain, breaking a 10-year record, with Gujrat at 153mm. [3] A National Weather Service Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued for Somerset County and southern Worcester County in Maryland and northern Accomack County in Virginia until 1:15 a.m. EDT, with 60 mph wind gusts moving east at 30 mph. [1] A Flash Flood Warning was issued for Kent County, Delaware, after law enforcement reported flooding in Easton from 2 to 4 inches of rain, with impacts to creeks, urban areas, highways and underpasses. [2] A National Weather Service Severe Thunderstorm Warning covered southeastern Henderson County, Hardin County and southern Decatur County in Tennessee until midnight CDT, with 60 mph winds and quarter-size hail. [4] A Flood Warning for moderate flooding was issued for the Tygart Valley River at Philippi in Barbour County, West Virginia, from this morning through Thursday morning, with impacts including flooded intersections and streets. [5]
What to watch next includes continued moderate flooding on the Tygart Valley River at Philippi through Thursday morning and ongoing flash flooding impacts in Kent County, Delaware.
