At least 50 dead, 111 injured in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa rains: PDMA

The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Sunday released a comprehensive casualty and damage report following a relentless spell of monsoon rains that began on 25 March.

According to the PDMA, 50 people have lost their lives and 111 others have been injured in rain-related incidents across the province, primarily due to roof and wall collapses. The deceased include 26 children, 17 men, and seven women, while the injured comprise 45 men, 19 women, and 47 children.

The report highlights significant property damage, with a total of 470 houses affected across the province. Of these, 409 homes were partially damaged, while 61 houses were completely demolished.

Affected districts include Bannu, Abbottabad, Mardan, Bajaur, Hangu, Mohmand, Kohat, North Waziristan, Peshawar, Khyber, Nowshera, Dera Ismail Khan, Kurram, Lakki Marwat, Shangla, Battagram, Lower Kohistan, Mansehra, Torghar, Swat, Upper Dir, Charsadda, Buner, Malakand, Lower Dir, Orakzai, South Waziristan, and Tank.

The PDMA director general stated that emergency relief supplies have been dispatched to the affected districts. “District administrations and Rescue 1122 remain in close coordination to accelerate relief activities and provide immediate assistance to victims,” the DG added.

The PDMA has issued a fresh alert for a new rain system expected to hit the province between April 6 and 9. Citizens are strongly advised to avoid unnecessary travel and stay away from vulnerable tourist sites during this period.

The authority’s Emergency Operations Centre remains fully functional. The public is encouraged to report any untoward incidents or seek weather updates via the toll-free helpline 1700.