PESHAWAR: Twenty-eight (28) people died and 29 have injured in monsoon rains and flash floods across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa so far.
According to the damage assessment issued by the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), the victims have lost their lives in the incidents of the collapse of roofs and walls of houses or were swept away by flash floods.
The deaths include 10 men, three women and 15 children, while the injured comprise 13 men, nine women and seven children.
The authority said the ongoing spell of heavy rains has also inflicted damage to property, with 47 houses affected across the province. Of these, 37 sustained partial damage, while 10 were completely destroyed.
The rain-related incidents have been reported from Peshawar, Nowshera, Khyber, Mardan, Buner, Bajaur, Shangla, Swabi, Upper and Lower Chitral, Upper and Lower Dir, Abbottabad, Mansehra, Haripur, Upper Kohistan, Tank, Tor Ghar, Kurram, and North and South Waziristan.
PDMA said rescue and relief operations are underway in coordination with Rescue 1122, district administrations and other relevant agencies.
The provincial government has directed district authorities to accelerate relief efforts and ensure the prompt distribution of assistance and essential supplies to the affected families.
The authority also advised people to avoid unnecessary travel, stay away from vulnerable tourist destinations and strictly follow official weather alerts and advisories.
PDMA’s Emergency Operation Centre remains operational round the clock. Citizens have been urged to report emergencies or seek weather-related information through the toll-free helpline 1700.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2026
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