At least 17 people, including 14 children, have been killed and 56 others injured after heavy rains triggered roof and wall collapses in parts of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa since March 25, according to a report released by the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) on Monday.
Intermittent rainfall is expected to continue until Tuesday.
Bannu recorded the highest casualties, with eight deaths, including seven children and one woman, and 42 injured. Abbottabad reported five deaths, including four children. Kohat saw two fatalities, North Waziristan one, and in Battagram one woman was killed.
The report also noted that 11 houses were damaged in the rains, five of which were in Bannu.
Several incidents of roofs collapsing were recorded in Bannu. In the village of Dad Kachlot, a roof collapsed in the house of Sher Muhammad Khan, killing three children: nine-year-old Asif, six-year-old Umrah, and three-year-old Javeria. At Kotka Ghulam Qadir, the roof of a veranda at a community centre collapsed, killing two people and injuring 39.
In Mama Kheil, a house wall collapsed, killing two children, 11-year-old Abu Sufyan and eight-year-old Wajahatullah. In Shamdi Khel, Miryan Road, the roof of a room in the house of Iqbal collapsed, killing Iqbal’s mother.
In Kohat, a room’s roof in Gumbat collapsed during heavy rain, killing two children, 10-year-old Laiba and 12-year-old Abdul Karim.
Abbottabad also witnessed a deadly incident in Khaitar Hajiya Gali, Tehsil Havelian, where the roof of a room in Muhammad Ashraf’s house collapsed, killing five people: 26-year-old Muhammad Sohail, 10-year-old Asma, seven-year-old Anzish, nine-year-old Musfara, and seven-year-old Anaya.
PDMA officials continue to monitor the situation as rescue and relief operations are underway across the affected districts. Officials have directed local administrations in the affected districts to ensure the prompt provision of relief goods.
In Lakki Marwat, a roof collapsed in the Serai Noorung area late at night, injuring two children aged eight and three. Rescue teams retrieved them from the rubble and shifted them to a hospital.
In Nowshera, a house roof collapsed in the Bara Banda area, injuring two men and two women. Rescue 1122 teams evacuated all the injured and transported them to a hospital.
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Intermittent rainfall continues across the province, affecting Peshawar, Dera Ismail Khan, Bannu, Lakki Marwat, Tank, North Waziristan, Kohat, Bajaur, Dir, Chitral, Swat, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Battagram, Shangla, and Khyber.
Light snowfall has been reported in the higher mountainous regions, while lower hill areas are experiencing a sharp drop in temperature.
In Lower Dir, heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours has caused torrents in local streams and low-level flooding in the Panjkora River. The storms have also disrupted electricity supply, leaving several areas without power overnight. Strong winds and rain have brought colder conditions back to the region.
Peshawar and its surrounding areas have also been affected, with low-lying neighbourhoods submerged and water accumulating on roads, causing traffic disruptions.
Authorities have urged residents to avoid unnecessary travel, particularly in flood-prone areas, and to follow official advisories.
The PDMA, Rescue 1122, district administrations, and other agencies remain engaged in relief efforts. The director general of PDMA has instructed local administrations, particularly in Bannu, to expedite relief operations and provide immediate support to affected families.
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi expressed sorrow over the loss of lives, according to a statement issued by the Governor’s Press Secretary.
Snowfall in Swat
Swat is witnessing a mix of weather conditions as rain continues in the plains while intermittent snowfall affects the mountainous regions. Upper areas, including Kalam, Mahodand, Gabral, Ushu, Matiltan, Gabin Jabba, and Malam Jabba, have reported significant snowfall.
The combination of snowfall and cold winds is gradually increasing the intensity of the chill in the region. Snow has covered everything in white, creating scenic views, and tourist arrivals continue to rise. Visitors from across the country are enjoying the snowfall and witnessing live snow in the upper valleys.
According to the Meteorological Department, rain in the plains and snowfall in the higher altitudes are expected to continue over the next four days. Travellers are advised to exercise caution while visiting mountainous areas and stay updated on weather conditions.
