DG PDMA blames solar panels for 80% damage in Lahore dust storm

LAHORE: Almost 80% of the damage caused in Lahore is due to the uprooted Solar panels, according to the The Director General of the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab.

He has urged the citizens to install the solar panels securely so that any storm cannot take down the panels and cause any harm to the people.

110 Individuals were injured during the recent storm in the city, although rainfall was forecast, but the intensity was not predicted.

Due to climate change, the global temperature has risen by one or two degrees, while in Pakistan it has risen to 4 to 5 degrees, which causes the heatwaves.

He emphasized the need for strict measures to reduce temperatures, including afforestation and controlling urbanization.

Earlier, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) said a severe storm that hit several areas across Punjab has resulted in at least 13 deaths and injured 92 people.

As per the PDMA spokesperson, in Lahore, three people died directly from the storm and strong winds.

There were also fatalities in other districts, which included one each in the districts of Rawalpindi, Sheikhupura, Nankana Sahib, Sialkot, and Mianwali; whereas Jhelum had three fatalities.

The spokesperson also noted that the storm caused damage to a large number of mud houses and old buildings.

In Lahore, it was reported that there were fallen trees and damage done to solar panels. The PDMA has instructed commissioners, deputy commissioners, and rescue agencies across the province to be in a state of high alert in case of any emergency.