Heavy Rains Trigger Deadly Flash Floods in KP, Lightning Strike Kills Five in Bajaur
BAJAUR — Torrential rains have unleashed flash floods across parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, sweeping through several settlements, destroying homes, and leaving dozens missing. Entire neighborhoods have been submerged, displacing multiple families and cutting off access to the worst-hit areas.
In Jabrari village, Bajaur district, a lightning strike killed at least five people and destroyed seven houses, trapping 18 others under the rubble, according to rescue officials. Emergency teams are struggling to reach affected communities due to damaged roads and disrupted communication networks.
Residents fear the death toll and scale of destruction could rise sharply if relief operations are not launched immediately. They have appealed to the government, the public, and welfare organisations for urgent assistance.
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) had earlier issued a Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) alert for KP, warning of heavy and intermittent rains in the coming week. Residents in Upper Chitral, Lower Chitral, Lower Dir, Swat, and Upper Kohistan have been advised to stay vigilant, as heavy rainfall could trigger landslides and flash floods in local streams and rivers.
District administrations have been directed to closely monitor vulnerable areas, issue timely warnings, and conduct evacuation drills to minimise potential losses.
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