Heavy Rain and Floods Kill Six in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

PESHAWAR: In the last two days, heavy rain and flash floods have caused destruction in many parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), killing six people and injuring seven, according to ARY News quoting the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA). Among those who died were three children, and eight houses were damaged in different areas.

These incidents took place in several districts, including Buner, Malakand, Karak, Mansehra, Mohmand, and Charsadda. The PDMA has warned that more heavy rain is expected until July 11. People are being advised to stay alert and follow safety measures to avoid further damage.

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has already issued a weather alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall in parts of KP, northeast Punjab, Kashmir, and Baluchistan from Tuesday to Thursday. The advisory also warned about possible flooding in streams and drains in cities like Murree, Swat, Chitral, Abbottabad, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and parts of Baluchistan.

The PMD also warned about the risk of landslides in hilly areas such as Murree, Galliyat, and Kashmir, which may cause roadblocks. Low-lying areas in cities like Lahore, Faisalabad, Sialkot, and Peshawar may also face urban flooding. Meanwhile, Islamabad and nearby areas are expected to experience thunderstorms with strong winds. Karachi and other parts of Sindh’s coast might see light rain or drizzling.