Rain-related incidents across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) have killed 26 people, including 18 children, and injured 77 others since March 25, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has said. 

The casualties were reported after roofs and walls of houses collapsed during heavy rainfall in different parts of the province. Those who died include 18 children, three men and five women, while the injured comprise 33 men, nine women and 35 children.

The PDMA said that 102 houses have been damaged so far, with 82 partially affected and 20 completely destroyed.

Incidents were reported from multiple districts, including Bannu, Abbottabad, Kohat, Peshawar, Nowshera, Bajaur, Lakki Marwat, Kurram, Hangu, Shangla, Buner, Malakand, Upper Dir, Battagram, North Waziristan and Tank.

Bannu has been identified among the worst-affected districts. The Director General of PDMA has directed local authorities to ensure assistance to the families of those who died.

Rescue 1122, PDMA and district administrations are carrying out relief operations in affected areas. Authorities said that coordination is underway to provide support, including food, tents and other essential items.

“District administrations must accelerate relief efforts and ensure prompt assistance reaches every affected household without delay,” DG PDMA stated. 

Rainfall continues in parts of the province, with the PDMA warning of another spell expected from April 1 to April 4.

The authority has advised people to avoid unnecessary travel, particularly to areas prone to landslides and flooding, and to follow official advisories.

PDMA’s Emergency Operations Centre remains operational round the clock, with the public advised to contact helpline 1700 in case of emergencies.