Peshawar: (Aziz Buneri) at least nine people, which includes seven children, were killed and one child injured after heavy rain and snowstorm triggered multiple incidents across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Provincial disaster management Authority (PDMA) stated on Friday.
according to a preliminary damage assessment issued by the PDMA, the casualties occurred because of avalanches, landslides and roof collapses in numerous districts since Jan. 22. The deceased include seven children, one man and one woman, while the injured also includes a infant.
The incidents have been reported in Chitral upper and lower, Malakand, Shangla and Khyber districts. The PDMA said five houses have been partially damaged due to rain and snowfall-related incidents.
most roads that were closed due to severe weather have now been reopened for traffic, while efforts are underway to clear remaining blocked roads in upper regions using heavy machinery. The PDMA said it is coordinating closely with Rescue 1122, district administrations and different applicable departments to maintain remedy operations.
authorities have directed district administrations to expedite help to affected families. relief goods, including winterized tents, blankets, bedding, mattresses and kitchen sets, have already been supplied to districts as per need.
The PDMA warned that another spell of rain and snowfall is expected in upper districts from Sunday night through Tuesday and advised the public to keep away from pointless travel and follow legit advisories. The PDMA’s emergency operation center remains fully functional, and citizens can contact the free helpline at 1700 for help.
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