Pakistan, May 13 -- A powerful hailstorm and heavy rain hit Lahore on Wednesday, bringing sudden relief after days of intense heat while also causing widespread disruption. Strong winds accompanied the weather system and led to multiple power outages across different parts of the city as the storm intensified during the afternoon hours.

The Pakistan Meteorological Department said intermittent rainfall is expected to continue over the next 24 hours as a localized weather system remains active in the region. Officials explained that rising temperature and shifting atmospheric pressure created conditions that triggered rain, hail and gusty winds across several urban and suburban areas.

Rainfall was reported in multiple localities including...