The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued an alert for flash floods, landslides, and potential glacial lake outburst flooding in upper districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa after severe rainfall and storm-related incidents claimed multiple lives over the past 24 hours.
According to PDMA, at least 10 people were killed and seven others injured in various rain, wind, and lightning-related accidents across the province.
The deceased include five men, two women, and two children, while incidents of damage to homes and infrastructure have been reported in multiple districts; meanwhile, one was killed in South Punjab.
Widespread rain-related incidents in KP
The affected areas include Dera Ismail Khan, Upper Dir, Kohat, and Orakzai, where four houses were damaged due to heavy rain and strong winds. Rescue operations and relief activities are underway in coordination with local authorities.
The PDMA has warned of increased risks of glacial lake outburst floods and landslides in upper regions, including Chitral, Swat, Dir, Kohistan, and Mansehra.
Heavy rainfall is expected in these districts from June 18 to June 22, prompting emergency instructions for district administrations, Rescue 1122, and relevant agencies to remain on high alert.
Authorities have also been directed to increase surveillance of sensitive areas and ensure availability of emergency equipment.
South Punjab also hit by severe weather
Meanwhile, South Punjab witnessed widespread disruption due to heavy rain, thunderstorms, and dust storms that followed intense heatwave conditions.
Low-lying areas in cities including Burewala, Hasilpur, Chishtian, Mailsi, and Bahawalpur were flooded after heavy downpours. Strong winds also caused solar panels, signboards, and trees to fall in several locations.
In Rajanpur and Dera Ghazi Khan, torrential rains and storms caused further damage, while rain in the Koh-e-Suleiman region led to overflowing streams and water channels.
At Kot Qaisrani, passengers trapped in a flood-affected drainage channel were safely rescued after a tractor trolley incident, while in Faisalabad, several people were injured when the roof of a house collapsed.
In Mian Channu, one person died and more than a dozen were injured in rain-related accidents.
Rural and desert areas affected
Heavy rainfall was also reported in parts of the Cholistan desert, partially filling natural ponds and improving local water conditions in some areas. However, flooding conditions continued to disrupt mobility in several rural regions.
Additional rain was recorded in areas including Khanewal, Multan, Shorkot, Jahanian, Kabirwala, and Dunyapur, where weather conditions turned cooler after days of extreme heat.
In Balochistan’s Musakhel district, a van was briefly trapped in a flood channel, though all passengers were reported safe.
