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LAHORE: At least two people were killed and nine others injured in rain-related incidents across Punjab during the past 24 hours, Rescue 1122 said on Thursday.
Meanwhile, in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the number of deaths from rain-related incidents since June 30 rose to seven, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) said.
According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), a fresh monsoon spell across the country was set to begin from July 1 and continue till July 6.
In a statement on Thursday, Punjab Rescue 1122 spokesperson Farooq Ahmad said the casualties resulted from the collapse of walls, roofs and a billboard triggered by strong winds and heavy rain.
