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Pakistan(National Times)- The recent severe wind and storm that swept through Punjab caused widespread structural damage, with the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab laying the blame squarely on inadequately installed rooftop solar panels. Speaking on\u00a0Geo News<\/em>‘ morning program “Geo Pakistan,”\u00a0Director General PDMA Punjab Irfan Ali Kathia described the weather conditions as “unprecedented” and “beyond expectations.”\u00a0 While heavy rainfall had been forecast, he admitted the extreme severity of the system was not anticipated. Kathia revealed that 124 incidents of structural collapse have been reported across Punjab so far. A staggering 80% of these incidents, he stated,\u00a0were directly linked to rooftop solar panels<\/strong>\u00a0that lacked sufficient safety measures during installation.\u00a0 “Eighty per cent of the collapses involved solar plates. Except for three incidents, all others were caused by these installations,” he revealed. “We welcome solar technology, but installations must be secure to prevent such tragedies.” The DG PDMA also connected the recent extreme weather to broader climate change patterns. He noted that while global temperatures have risen by one to two degrees Celsius, Pakistan has experienced a sudden increase of four to five degrees, leading to more intense heat waves.\u00a0 “We are facing the consequences of a 1\u00b0C to 1.5\u00b0C rise in global temperature. This is the second consecutive year we\u2019ve witnessed a sudden 7\u00b0C increase during summer, resulting in severe heatwaves,\u201d he explained. Kathia urged citizens to brace for worsening weather patterns, emphasising the clear link between rising temperatures and extreme climate events.\u00a0 In response, the government has implemented various protective measures, including enhanced water supply efforts and early warning systems. However, Kathia highlighted the critical need for regional cooperation and robust long-term strategies. \u201cFor any real reduction in temperature, we need serious action \u2014 afforestation, better urban planning, and collective efforts across South Asia,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Pakistan(National Times)- The recent severe wind and storm that swept through Punjab caused widespread structural damage, with the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab laying the blame squarely on inadequately installed rooftop solar panels. 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