Six die as rain wreaks havoc in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Six people lost their lives and two houses were destroyed as devastating rain wreaked havoc in different districts of Khyber Pakhunkhwa during the last 24 hours, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Saturday.

According to a report issued by Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), five people died in Charsadda as roof of their house was collapsed due to heavy rain, the deceased included a man, his wife and their three children.

PDMA report revealed that one person died due to lightning and one house was completely destroyed and other house partially damage during the last 24 hours.

The report stated that from July 1, 2024, around 107 persons died and 146 injured due to monsoon rains and around 977 houses were damaged while 262 houses were completely destroyed.

PDMA directed all relevant departments to expedite their relief operations in the affected areas and provide all necessary items to the affected people.

A PDMA spokesman said that PDMA also directed local administration to provide financial help and first-aid to affected people of these areas.

PDMA teams are also patrolling in affected round the clock and extending full support to rain affected families. Director-General PDMA also monitoring the situation in affected areas and is in contact with relief teams.

PDMA operational center is also functioning smoothly round the clock. PDMA advised tourists to contact on 1700 in case of any emergency and don’t hesitate to take any guidance.

Reporter Amir Shahzad