Peshawar, March 30 Nine people, including eight children, have died and 47 others have been injured due to heavy rainfall across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in northwestern Pakistan since last week, authorities said on Monday.
Most of the casualties occurred due to the collapse of roofs and walls of houses amid persistent rainfall since March 25, according to an initial report released by the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA).
Eight children and one woman were among the nine people killed, while 47 individuals sustained injuries.
Authorities also reported structural damage to residential properties, with at least six houses partially damaged in rain-related incidents.
The affected areas included the districts of Bannu and North Waziristan.
Rescue and relief operations are currently underway, with the PDMA, Rescue 1122, district administrations, and other relevant agencies coordinating efforts to assist affected communities.
Authorities have directed local administrations to ensure the timely provision of relief goods to those affected.
Intermittent rainfall is expected to continue across various districts of the province until Tuesday.
Officials have urged the public to avoid unnecessary travel, stay away from vulnerable tourist destinations, and strictly follow safety advisories issued by government agencies.
