Peshawar — At least 10 people, including six children and two women, have lost their lives as heavy rains and flash floods wreak havoc across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), according to the latest report by the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA).
The widespread destruction has also left two people injured, including a child and a woman, while infrastructure damage continues to rise. The worst-hit areas include Bajaur, Buner, Upper Chitral, Shangla, Swat, and Upper Kohistan.
In Bajaur, a man and a child died in a flash flood, while one person was killed in Buner. Swat saw the most devastating incident, where a woman and five children were swept away by fast-moving floodwaters. In Upper Kohistan, another woman lost her life due to flood-related incidents.
Homes Destroyed, More Rain Forecast in KP
The PDMA also reported that two houses were completely destroyed and eight others partially damaged as a result of the torrential downpour. Rescue operations are underway in the affected districts to assist survivors and assess further damages.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (Met Office) has issued a fresh warning for more heavy rains and possible landslides in the coming days. Vulnerable districts include Shangla, Kohistan, Battagram, Torghar, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Kohat, and Hangu, where rising water levels in rivers and canals pose a serious threat.
Recent rainfall data shows 54 mm in Balakot, 25 mm in Parachinar, and 3 mm in Malam Jabba. Rain was also reported in Swat, Abbottabad, Mansehra, Nowshera, and Kurram.
In Peshawar, temperatures are expected to remain high, with a minimum of 29°C and a maximum reaching up to 39°C.
Authorities Urge Caution
The PDMA and Met Office have urged citizens to avoid traveling near hilly areas and waterways, and to immediately contact emergency services in case of floods or landslides.
Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely and have advised residents in flood-prone areas to remain alert.
