Pakistan, June 13 -- A spell of rain accompanied by cooler winds brought relief to residents of Lahore after a severe dust storm swept across the city on Friday night, ending a day marked by intense heat and uncomfortable weather conditions.

The rainfall, which began late Friday evening, significantly lowered temperatures and improved the overall atmosphere in the provincial capital. Residents welcomed the change in weather after enduring scorching conditions throughout the day.

However, the rain also caused disruptions in electricity supply across several parts of the city. Multiple feeders operated by the Lahore Electric Supply Company reportedly tripped during the downpour, leading to power outages in a number of residential and comm...