Four people have lost their lives in rain-related incidents across Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa since February 26.
On Monday, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) released a report detailing the loss of life and property in the province due to intermittent rains and snowfall.
According to the report, four people have died and nine others have been injured in rain-related accidents.
The deceased include three men and one woman, while the injured comprise four children, three women and two men.
The report further states that a total of 14 houses were affected by the rains, with 10 partially damaged and three completely destroyed.
The accidents occurred in the districts of Haripur, Battagram, Bajaur, Upper and Lower Kohistan, Dir, Hangu, Khyber and Torghar of the province.
PDMA has directed the district administration to provide immediate relief to the affected families and ensure the provision of best medical facilities to the injured.
It has also directed all district administrations and related institutions to utilize all resources to open the roads blocked by rain and snowfall. The authority is in constant touch with all district administrations, and relief institutions.
PDMA's spokesperson said that the Emergency Operation Center is fully functional, the public should report any untoward incident on telephone number 1700.
Snowfall in the upper regions has intensified the winter chill, with temperatures dipping to sub-zero levels in some areas.
The snowfall has been ongoing in several of the province's northern areas as Peshawar received downpour.
In the affected areas, including Tirah valley and Chitral, the snow has led to significant disruptions in transportation.
PDMA is working to clear blocked roads and restore access. The temperature in these regions has plunged to below freezing, creating challenges for local communities and travelers alike.
Despite these challenges, tourist activity in accessible areas continues, as people venture into the scenic snow-covered valleys.
Authorities are advising caution on roads due to slippery conditions.
Heavy snowfall in Tirah Valley, Chitral, and surrounding areas blanketed the region, transforming it into a picturesque winter wonderland.
In Tirah Valley, trees, homes, and mountains were covered in a thick white sheet of snow, enhancing the natural beauty.
However, locals grappled with disruptions, including road blockages and the increased cold, which affected daily routines.
Chitral and its adjoining areas, including Kalash Valleys, Garam Chashma, Sheshi Koh, and Golen, received between 6 to 8 inches of snow. Chitral town reported 4 inches, while Ayun saw two inches of accumulation.
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