Summary The government has announced compensation money of at least Rs six lacs for heirs of the killed
PESHAWAR (Dunya News) – Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) on Thursday has reported that the 8.1 magnitude quake claimed at least 221 lives while not less than 12,000 houses bore complete or partial damages.
The authority stated that Shangla tops the list of death toll among different districts with 50. Swat follows with 34 deaths while those in Chitral are 32. Death tally in Lower Dir and Upper Dir is 24 and 17.
At least 20 locals lost lives in Torghor, 11 in Kohistan Upper, nine in Bonair, four in Peshawar, two in Mansehra, one in Hangu, Abbottabad and Batgram while three each in Mardan and Charsadda.
The report further states that more than 12,000 houses have been damaged in the massive quake that brought back to minds the October 2005 disaster. At least 147 schools buildings have been damaged in KP.
On the other hand, the government has announced compensation money of at least Rs six lacs for heirs of the killed while Rs two lacs for severely injured.
Separately, Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) special flight has reached Chitral with another 16,000 lb ration and items paramount to survival. National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) stated that at least 28,219 tents, staple diet that weighs more than 450 tons and 45,700 quilts have been distributed among the affectees in different areas.
A C-130 aircraft flew from Nur Khan Airbase with relief goods for locals of quake-hit areas. NDMA stated that at least 14 ton potable water bottles are among the already distributed items.
Spokesperson for the management authority said that NDMA Chairman Major General Asghar Nawaz would pay a visit to Malakand Division and review the relief activities. Chairman Nawaz would also visit Bajaur Agency on Friday, he added.
