Adnan Siddiqui Recounts Near-Death Experience as Storm Disrupts Karachi-Lahore Flight

Severe dust storms and heavy rainfall wreaked havoc across various regions of Pakistan on **Saturday, May 24**, disrupting daily life and leading to tragic incidents nationwide. Amid the chaos, a **private airline flight from Karachi to Lahore** narrowly escaped disaster due to extreme weather conditions.

As the flight attempted to land in Lahore, it was caught in a **violent storm** immediately after **touching the runway**. The aircraft began to shake intensely, triggering **panic among passengers**, many of whom started reciting religious verses, fearing the worst.

In a display of composure and skill, the **pilot immediately took control**, lifting the aircraft back into the air and was directed by **air traffic control to return safely to Karachi**.

Among the passengers was **renowned Pakistani actor Adnan Siddiqui**, who later shared his emotional account on social media.

> “Yesterday, I saw death up close,” Siddiqui wrote. “The plane was trembling, people were screaming, and there was utter chaos. I stayed calm on the outside, but I felt the pain of leaving without telling my loved ones how much I loved them.”

He revealed that during the chaos, he opened his phone and **wrote a farewell note**, thinking it might be read at his funeral.

> “When everyone was screaming, I quietly opened my mobile phone and wrote a message that I thought might be read at my janaza \[funeral],” he said.

### **Casualties Across the Country**

According to initial reports, **at least 14 people lost their lives**, and **over 50 were injured** due to the storms and weather-related accidents that swept through various parts of the country.

Authorities have urged citizens to remain cautious as unstable weather patterns continue across multiple regions.

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