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Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
ISLAMABAD, June 27 (Xinhua) — At least seven people were killed and 27 others injured in incidents triggered by heavy monsoon rains in Pakistan’s eastern Punjab province in the past 24 hours, the regional disaster management authority said on Thursday.
According to him, two men drowned in Jhelum, one child each died in Okara and Bahawalnagar, two people died in a wall collapse in Muzaffargarh and another was struck by lightning in Khanewal.
Injuries were also reported in Multan, Faisalabad, Sahiwal, Shorkot and Mandi Bahauddin, mostly due to roof and wall collapse or electrocution.
The Disaster Management Authority urged residents to take precautions and announced financial assistance for the families of victims in line with government policy.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast continued monsoon rains across the country until July 1, warning of 25 percent above normal rainfall this season, increasing the risk of urban flooding, especially in low-lying areas. –0–