Rain related death toll rises to six in Abbottabad District as WAPDA lineman dies in tree fall accident on Rakhala Road

ABBOTTABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 30th Mar, 2026) A WAPDA lineman lost his life in a tragic accident on Rakhala Road Abbottabad, becoming the sixth victim of the ongoing torrential rains in the district.

The deceased has been identified as Saddam.

He was heading to duty on Lora Link Road on his motorcycle when a large tree, uprooted by a strong windstorm, fell on him. The accident was so sudden and severe that he died on the spot, trapped under the tree.

Earlier, five people, including four children, lost their lives in Havelian, when the roof of their home collapsed due to continuous heavy rains. With Saddam's death, the toll from rain-related incidents in the district has risen to six.