Three killed, seven injured as rain batters K-P

PDM says deceased include one man, two women while three men as many children, one woman are among the injured.

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PESHAWAR:

Three persons, including two women, were killed and seven others injured during torrential rain and wind storm across Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) on Tuesday.

According to PDMA report, the deceased included one man and two women while three men as many children and one woman are among the injured.

PDMA had issued warnings of heavy rains, wind and hail storm in upper and central districts of the province. The heavy rain and hailstorm lashed Peshawar, Mardan, Swat, Abbotabad, Haripur and other upper areas of the province.

As per PDMA report, the heavy rain and windstorm damaged crops of wheat, vegetables and fruits in Mardan and adjoining areas. The calamity also hit the electricity system as 113 feeders tripped, causing the suspension of power in many areas for hours.

In Peshawar, the rain and wind storm caused widespread damage to the city infrastructure.

The solar panels installed at houses in Hayatabad were uprooted. Besides, a signboard erected on Hayatabad Sports Complex fell on a car parked underneath it, damaging it badly. The strong gales uprooted electricity poles in the industrial area, while transmission lines were also affected, causing hours long power suspension in Hayatababad and adjoining areas.

A flood-like situation occurred on Ring Road as storm-water drains were filled to capacity.

Traffic was also disrupted on different city roads. Besides, many trees fell on Charsada Road, Namak Mandi and Kohat Road.

Meanwhile, NDMA has issued a warning about heavy to moderate rain persisting over the next few days, posing a heightened risk of localized landslides in Gilgit-Baltistan and K-P.

The risk of landslides remains high in several areas, including Mansehra, Kolai Palas, Upper Kohistan, Darel, Diamir, Gilgit, Nagar, and Hunza.

Residents in vulnerable areas have been advised to avoid unnecessary travel and remain vigilant against potential hazards, including landslides, slope failures, and rockfalls. (more input from app)