PESHAWAR: At least 17 people were killed and 56 others sustained injuries in various rain-related incidents across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as a fresh spell of torrential downpours lashed the province, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) confirmed in a report released on Monday.
خیبر پختونخوا میں طوفانی بارشیں اور ژالہ باری، چھتیں گرنے سے 17 افراد جاں بحق 25 زخمی ۔ pic.twitter.com/8neVY8H0ew
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According to the authority’s update, the fatalities and injuries were largely the result of roof and wall collapses in several districts, where heavy rainfall has compromised the structural integrity of mud-brick houses and dilapidated buildings.
The PDMA report detailed that the deceased include women and children, with the worst-hit areas reporting concentrated casualties. Rescue 1122 teams and local administrations have been working through the night to pull victims from the rubble of collapsed structures.
Of the 56 injured, several are reported to be in critical condition and have been shifted to various District Headquarters (DHQ) hospitals and the Lady Reading Hospital in Peshawar for emergency medical treatment.
Property Damage and Relief Efforts
The rains have also caused significant damage to private property. The PDMA stated that:
– Over 60 houses were partially or fully damaged across the province.
– Landslides triggered by the rain have blocked several link roads in the mountainous northern districts, including Swat and Shangla.
– Livestock losses have been reported in the southern districts of Bannu and Lakki Marwat.
Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has directed the relevant district administrations to speed up relief operations and ensure that those displaced by the rains are provided with food, blankets, and medical aid.
Weather Forecast
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted that the current wet spell is likely to persist for the next 24 to 48 hours. Authorities have issued an advisory for residents in low-lying areas to remain vigilant against potential flash flooding, while travelers have been cautioned against moving toward hilly terrains due to the increased risk of landslides.
The PDMA’s emergency control room remains active 24/7, and citizens have been urged to report any emergencies via the authority’s helpline.
