Pakistan: Nine killed, seven injured as rains wreak havoc in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Islamabad, Aug 6
At least nine people, including four children and three women, were killed and seven others injured as rains continued to wreak havoc in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Over 100 houses have also been damaged in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as heavy rains triggered landslides and flash floods.
Several rain-related incidents have been reported in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Swat, Khyber, Buner, Abbottabad, Upper Chitral and Lower Chitral areas in the ongoing monsoon spell that started on July 29, Pakistan's leading Samaa TV network reported on Thursday citing details from the latest situation report.
Over 103 houses have also been damaged due to heavy rains and flash floods in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, according to a statement released by the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA). Among these, 49 homes were destroyed fully while the remaining were partially damaged.
A total of eight animals were reported dead in Abbottabad and Buner as PDMA, Rescue 1122 and other relevant agencies continued conducting search and rescue operations in the impacted areas. Authorities were also carrying out damage assessment to determine the losses caused by the monsoon rains.
A total of 37 people have died and 36 injured in rain-related incidents in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa since the start of the recent monsoon season.
On July 26, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) of Pakistan reported that the death toll from the monsoon rain, flooding and landslides has risen to 107 in the country since June 26.
According to NDMA, 344 people have been injured in rain-related incidents while 447 houses were damaged, and 269 livestock have died, Samaa TV reported.
The NDMA had urged residents, particularly those living in vulnerable areas, to remain vigilant and follow official safety advisories as monsoon rains continue in parts of the country.
— IANS
Reader Comments
This is heartbreaking. The monsoon season is unpredictable, and infrastructure in many parts of the subcontinent is not equipped to handle such extremes. I hope the authorities can provide timely relief to those affected.
It's always tragic when natural disasters strike. Even though there are political tensions, we should focus on the human aspect. Prayers for the victims and their families.
Such a tragedy. We see similar stories in India during monsoon season. Climate change is making these events more frequent. Our government should also step up disaster preparedness. Climate knows no borders.
Sad to see this. But weather patterns have been extreme across the region. We've faced similar challenges in Kashmir and Himachal. Loss of lives is always a tragedy.
Tragic news from across the border. Despite the political differences, it's important for people to come together in times of humanitarian crisis. I hope better infrastructure and early warning systems can help prevent such losses in the future.
This is terrible. The loss of life is devastating. It's a stark reminder that South Asia is highly vulnerable to climate-induced disasters. Need to focus on resilience, not just relief.
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