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As they approached Islamabad, the pilots were confronted with an ominous Squall line, a powerful series of thunderstorms. Faced with worsening weather, they pressed on. The descent initiated calm, but turbulence and lightning soon enveloped the aircraft, surprising the pilots with the intensity of the conditions. At this moment, they encountered a dangerous phenomenon known as a microburst, comprising rapidly shifting winds threatening their descent.