PESHAWAR (Dunya News) - The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Monday released a report on the human and financial losses caused by recent monsoon rains and flash floods across various districts of the province.
According to PDMA, due to rains and flash floods, a total of 341 people have lost their lives in various incidents so far, while 178 persons sustained injuries. Among the deceased are 292 men, 28 women, and 21 children, while the injured include 144 men, 24 women, and 10 children.
The report also stated that a total of 420 houses have been damaged, of which 281 were partially damaged and 139 were completely destroyed.
According to PDMA, the most affected district is Buner, where a total of 222 deaths have been reported so far. In Swabi district, 11 people have died and 20 have been injured due to the recent rains and flash floods.
These incidents occurred in the districts of Swat, Buner, Bajaur, Mansehra, Shangla, Lower Dir, Battagram, and Swabi. There is a forecast of more heavy rainfall in the province, and the current spell of rain is expected to continue intermittently until August 21.
Following special instructions from the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 89 truckloads of relief supplies have been delivered to the affected districts. These supplies include tents, mattresses, bedding, kitchen sets, tarpaulins, mats, mosquito nets, generators, and other essential household items.
As per the provincial government’s directives, PDMA has released Rs 800 million in relief funds to the district administrations of the affected areas. The most severely affected district, Buner, has been allocated Rs 500 million in aid.
PDMA has instructed the district administrations of affected areas to accelerate relief efforts and provide immediate assistance to the victims.
PDMA’s Emergency Operation Center is fully operational. Citizens can report any untoward incident, stay informed about weather conditions, or seek information by calling the toll-free helpline 1700.