At least 21 people were killed in rain-triggered accidents in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa due to heavy rains in the past four days. The victims included nine children and three women, with 32 people injured. Rain caused 330 incidents of roof and wall collapses, resulting in the destruction of 53 houses and partial damage to 277 others. The province has experienced significant downpours, with flash floods hitting various districts of Balochistan. Railway traffic on the Sibi-Harnai section has been suspended due to flooding.
PESHAWAR: At least 21 people have been killed in various incidents due to heavy rains that have hampered the province in the past four days, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) said Tuesday.
As per the government body, the deceased included nine children and three women, whereas 32 people were injured as well.
Furthermore, as many as 330 incidents of roof and wall collapse were reported in various districts across the province due to rain which destroyed 53 houses and partially damaged another 277.
The PDMA said that 200 tents, blankets, mosquito nets and mattresses have been provided to the affectees along with 100 kitchen sets and mats each.
The development comes as various parts of the country have witnessed significant downpours in recent days.
Rainfall played havoc with various parts of Balochistan as flash floods hit several districts of the southwestern province.
Harnai and adjoining areas experience flooding in local rivers and nullahs as land link with several areas severed. Traffic could not be restored at Harnai-Quetta-Punjab highway for the fourth day.
Flooding has damaged railway track suspending railway traffic on Sibi-Harnai railway section for second day.
The recent spate of rain-triggered accidents in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has left a devastating toll, with 21 lives tragically lost, according to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA). These incidents serve as a sobering reminder of the urgent need for comprehensive safety measures and infrastructure improvements to mitigate the risks associated with inclement weather. The loss of life is a stark indication of the importance of proactive disaster preparedness and the necessity for swift, coordinated response efforts. Our thoughts go out to the families and loved ones of those impacted by these distressing events. As a community, it is crucial that we work together to prioritize safety and resilience in the face of natural disasters, to prevent such heart-wrenching losses in the future.
Source: ARY NEWS
Heavy rains in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa caused 21 deaths, including nine children and three women, with 32 people injured. The rain triggered 330 incidents of roof and wall collapse, destroying 53 houses and partially damaging 277. PDMA provided aid including 200 tents, blankets, mosquito nets, mattresses, kitchen sets, and mats to affected individuals. Balochistan also experienced significant rain and flooding, leading to damage of railway tracks and disruption of traffic.
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