On June 10, 2017, a deadly dust storm disrupted life in the entire Punjab province with powerful winds reaching 195 km/h (121 mph). The apocalyptic sandstorm killed 7 people, injured about 70 and destroyed homes, knocked down billboards, trees, and power lines, cutting power supply in most of the rural areas for more than a day Dawn reports that a minor girl
died crushed down by the walls of her house. Two students were killed after the minaret of a mosque collapsed on them. Another died electrocuted, while another one crushed by the huge hoarding of a multinational company. In total, at least 7 died, six in Bahawalnagar district alone. READ MORE
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