28 killed, 29 injured as monsoon rains, flash floods wreak havoc across KP: PDMA

PESHAWAR, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 24th Jul, 2026) The death toll from heavy monsoon rains and flash floods in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has risen to 28, while 29 others have been injured since July 19, as torrential downpours continue to batter several parts of the province, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) said on Friday.

According to the latest damage assessment issued by the PDMA, the victims lost their lives after roofs and walls of houses collapsed or were swept away by flash floods.

The deceased include 10 men, three women and 15 children, while the injured comprise 13 men, nine women and seven children.

The authority said the ongoing spell of heavy rains has also caused significant damage to property, with 47 houses affected across the province. Of these, 37 sustained partial damage, while 10 were completely destroyed.

The rain-related incidents have been reported from Peshawar, Nowshera, Khyber, Mardan, Buner, Bajaur, Shangla, Swabi, Upper and Lower Chitral, Upper and Lower Dir, Abbottabad, Mansehra, Haripur, Upper Kohistan, Tank, Tor Ghar, Kurram, and North and South Waziristan.

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PDMA said rescue and relief operations are underway in coordination with Rescue 1122, district administrations and other relevant agencies.

District authorities have been directed to accelerate relief efforts and ensure the prompt distribution of assistance and essential supplies to the affected families.

The authority also advised people to avoid unnecessary travel, stay away from vulnerable tourist destinations and strictly follow official weather alerts and advisories.

PDMA's Emergency Operation Centre remains operational round the clock. Citizens have been urged to report emergencies or seek weather-related information through the toll-free helpline 1700.