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Three dead, blackout as rain wreaks havoc in Lahore

Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast more rain in the next two days in Lahore and other cities.

As the heavy rain continued to fall since Monday night across Punjab, at least three persons died in different areas of Lahore.

The city is also observing a blackout as over 150 electricity feeders tripped due to the rain. It has been recorded 170 millimetres only in Lahore.

The major roads have turned into pools as the storm water drains are blocked, creating hurdles for commuters.

Due to the rain, two people named Amanat and Shazaib were electrocuted in Rewaz Garden while a third person identified as Akber was electrocuted near Qurtaba Chowk.

A warning was also given out for Lahore airport due to the weather conditions, stating that routine flight operations may be affected.

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast more rain in the next two days in Lahore and other cities of the country.

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