The toll from KP rain deaths and damage has climbed sharply after heavy rains triggered roof and wall collapses across multiple districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, according to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA).
In its latest report issued on Sunday, the PDMA said at least 45 people have died and 105 others have been injured since March 25. Officials said the casualties were caused by collapsing roofs and walls during intense rainfall.
The PDMA said those killed include 23 children, 17 men and five women. The injured include 45 men, 16 women and 44 children.
Authorities also reported widespread property damage. A total of 442 houses have been affected, including 382 partially damaged and 60 completely destroyed.
The incidents were reported in Bannu, Abbottabad, Mardan, Bajaur, Hangu, Mohmand, Kohat, North Waziristan, Peshawar, Khyber, Nowshera, Dera Ismail Khan, Kurram, Lakki Marwat, Shangla, Battagram, Lower Kohistan, Mansehra, Torghar, Swat, Upper Dir, Charsadda, Buner, Malakand, Lower Dir, Orakzai, South Waziristan and Tank.
PDMA Continues Relief Operations
The PDMA said it remains in contact with Rescue 1122, district administrations and other relevant institutions as relief work continues in the affected areas.
Aid supplies have already been sent to impacted districts. In addition, local administrations have been directed to speed up relief efforts and provide immediate assistance to victims and displaced families.
The authority has also warned of another spell of rain expected from April 6 to 9. Because of that forecast, the public has been urged to avoid unnecessary travel, especially to sensitive tourist areas.
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Officials have advised residents to follow official alerts and remain cautious as weather conditions may worsen in already affected districts.
The PDMA said its Emergency Operations Centre remains fully functional. Citizens can report incidents or seek information by calling the toll-free helpline at 1700. The latest warning highlights the ongoing risk of severe weather in the province as authorities try to manage both rescue efforts and the threat of further rain in the coming days.
