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Storms in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Kill 4, Injure 16 as Homes Collapse

Authorities now warn of flash floods alongside glacial lake outburst risks.

Overview

  • Strong winds and heavy rain in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa caused house walls and roofs to collapse, leaving four dead and 16 injured across Mardan, Swabi, Malakand, and Shangla.
  • The Provincial Disaster Management Authority activated its Emergency Operations Centre, put district teams on high alert, and ordered immediate relief for affected families.
  • Officials said the weather pattern could continue in spells with more strong winds and rain, and they urged residents to report emergencies by calling 1700.
  • Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority issued a glacial lake outburst flood alert, warning that mountain catchments face higher risk of flash floods and debris flows.
  • The dead were two men, one woman, and a child, and the injured were eight men, one woman, and seven children, reflecting fragile housing that leaves families exposed.