PESHAWAR: At least 17 people, including 14 children, have died and 56 others have been injured after heavy rains caused roofs and walls to collapse 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 reported the highest casualties, with eight deaths, including seven children and one woman, and 42 injuries. Abbottabad recorded five deaths, including four children. Kohat had two fatalities, North Waziristan one, and Battagram had one woman killed.
The report noted that 11 houses were damaged in the rains, five of them in Bannu. Several incidents of roof collapses were reported 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 center 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 Iqbal’s house collapsed, killing his mother.
In Kohat, a room roof in Gumbat collapsed during heavy rain, killing two children, 10-year-old Laiba and 12-year-old Abdul Karim.
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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 affected districts. Local administrations have been directed to ensure 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 Bara Banda, injuring two men and two women. Rescue 1122 teams evacuated all the injured and took them to a hospital.
Intermittent rainfall continues across 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 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 local streams to overflow and low-level flooding in the Panjkora River. The storms have disrupted electricity, leaving several areas without power overnight. Strong winds and rain have brought colder conditions to the region.
Peshawar and nearby areas have also been affected, with low-lying neighborhoods submerged and water accumulating on roads, causing traffic disruptions. Authorities have urged residents to avoid unnecessary travel, especially 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 from the Governor’s Press Secretary.
Snowfall in Swat
Swat is experiencing mixed weather, with rain in the plains and intermittent snowfall in the mountains. Upper areas including Kalam, Mahodand, Gabral, Ushu, Matiltan, Gabin Jabba, and Malam Jabba, have reported significant snowfall.
The combination of snow and cold winds is increasing the chill in the region. Snow has covered the landscape, 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 higher altitudes is expected to continue for the next four days. Travelers are advised to exercise caution when visiting mountainous areas and stay updated on weather conditions.