4 dead, 13 wounded in Lahore due to dust storm

ANI  |  Lahore [Pakistan] 

Dust storm, followed by rainfall, which hit on Tuesday, has claimed lives of at least four people and left thirteen others wounded.

Among the deceased are two minors and death toll is likely to increase, Geo TV reported, citing the anonymous officials, as saying.

Dust storms struck the capital city and

Lahore's residential areas like Garhi Shahu, Dharampur, Davis Road, Allama Iqbal road, Sahafi Colony, Harbanspura witnessed disrupted due to storms, the report said.

The "strong" winds brought to the ground, a slew of trees and left the window panes of a few buildings in the city broken.

Furthermore, the is reported to have ravaged two aircrafts belonging to the (PIA).

The planes have been grounded and inspected.

On Tuesday, had forecast rainfall for Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, division, the report stated.

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First Published: Wed, June 06 2018. 08:34 IST