At least 45 people lost their lives, and 105 others sustained injuries in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region due to roof and wall collapses triggered by heavy rains since the end of March. The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) revealed that the casualties resulted from these collapses in various districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Among the deceased were 23 children, 17 men, and five women, while the injured comprised 45 men, 16 women, and 44 children, as reported by Geo News.
As a consequence of the heavy rains, 442 houses suffered damage in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with 382 being partially damaged and 60 completely destroyed. The incidents occurred across multiple areas in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including Kohat, Peshawar, Dera Ismail Khan, Abbottabad, Swat, and others. The PDMA is actively coordinating with Rescue 1122, district administrations, and relief organizations to conduct aid operations. Relief supplies have been dispatched to the affected regions, and local authorities have been instructed to accelerate relief efforts and provide support to the victims.
Authorities have issued warnings about expected rains from April 6-9, advising the public to avoid unnecessary travel, especially to vulnerable tourist spots, and to adhere to safety advisories. Meanwhile, varying intensities of rain disrupted normal life in Rawalpindi and Islamabad, affecting residents and students appearing for examinations conducted by educational boards. Particularly, areas like Rashid Minhas Road, Saddar, and Raja Bazaar faced significant challenges due to the heavy rainfall.
