Lightning Strike in Haripur Results in Fatal Incident

Haripur: A man died in Haripur following a lightning strike, adding to the growing concerns over severe weather patterns in the region. The incident, which occurred on September 2, 2024, involved a 33-year-old resident of Shah Maqsood Mohallah.

According to Provincial Disaster Management Authority, Waqas Ahmad, son of Muhammad Aslam, was fatally struck by lightning amid a thunderstorm. The event took place near the local Police Chowki in the Sarai Saleh postal area, underlying the unpredictable nature of weather incidents that have recently impacted the area.

This incident has prompted local authorities to issue warnings about the potential dangers of thunderstorms and to advise the public on safety measures during such events. The PDMA continues to monitor the situation closely and provides updates on weather-related incidents across the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

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