Four people died due to rains and floods in Punjab

At least four people lost their lives and eight were injured in rain and flood-related accidents in different parts of the province on Saturday.

According to the spokesman of the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), three women and a child died in various accidents in Lahore, Gujranwala, Mandi Bahauddin and Faisalabad.

At least five houses collapsed due to heavy rains and floods, PDMA urged people to follow the instructions of PDMA and district administration to save precious lives. Officials urged people to let children bathe in rainwater in canals or low-lying areas.

“Avoid touching the pool or wires during rain”, advised the PDMA, and appealed to people to immediately inform the district administration in case of any emergency.