
At least six people have died and five others injured in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa as heavy rains, storms, and lightning battered parts of the province since Friday, according to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) on Sunday.
The report said seven houses were damaged across the province. Of these, two were completely destroyed while five sustained partial damage. The incidents were reported from Mansehra, Buner, Lower and Upper Dir, Kohistan, and Malakand districts.
PDMA has directed local district administrations to ensure immediate relief to affected families and provide quality medical care to the injured.
“The emergency operation centre of PDMA is fully functional, and people can report any untoward incident to helpline 1700,” the statement read.
The authority said assessments are ongoing and further updates will follow as district teams continue to monitor the situation.
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Last month, at least 11 people had lost their lives and nearly 50 others sustained injuries in rain-related incidents across Punjab and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P).
According to the K-P Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), eight people were killed and 21 others injured in various districts of the province following heavy downpours and strong winds.