Torrential Rain Takes 17 Lives, Injure 60 in KP: Rescue 1122

News Desk

Peshawar: Due to heavy rain, strong winds and a storm, 12 people were killed in Bannu, three in Lakki Marwat, and two in Karak. More than 60 people are injured due to wind and storms, and most of the accidents occurred due to collapsed roofs and walls, informed Rescue 1122 Director General Dr Khateer Ahmad on Saturday.

The number of victims has increased to 17, with more than 60 others injured, including children and women, Dr Ahmad told the media.

He stated that relief operations for the victims, including children and women, are ongoing in Karak, Bannu, and Lakki Marwat. Roofs and walls of houses collapsed in various incidents, Dr.Khateer added.

Earlier, two children and a woman of the same family died in Lakki Marwat. Rescue 1122 Official further stated that all stations of Rescue 1122 in KP are on alert.

Dr Khateer directed the official to keep a vigilant eye on any untoward incident. He said relief activities continued as, due to heavy rain, roof collapses occurred at many places in LakkiMarwat, Karak, and Bannu.

Director General disclosed that Rescue 1122’s search and rescue operations are still ongoing as all injured people are being shifted to the hospital after receiving on-the-spot medical attention.