Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Registers 12 Rain‑Related Deaths in 24 Hours, Monsoon Toll Hits 35

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province reported on Monday evening that 12 people have died in rain‑related incidents over the past 24 hours. Authorities have issued an advisory urging the public to avoid unnecessary travel and visits to vulnerable tourist destinations as heavy monsoon rains continue.

The latest fatalities bring KP’s monsoon‑related death toll to 35 since the season began in late June, according to national disaster agencies, making it the province hardest hit this year.

KP’s Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) said in a statement that heavy rains and flash floods have caused roofs and walls of houses to collapse across Peshawar, Khyber, Mardan, Buner, Bajaur, Lower Chitral, Abbottabad, Mansehra, Tor Ghar and Kurram districts.

The deceased include six men, five children and one woman, the statement added, noting that 14 people were injured and 14 houses were damaged, with one completely destroyed.

The PDMA directed district administrations to speed up relief operations and provide immediate assistance to affected families. Meanwhile, the PDMA, Rescue 1122 and other agencies continue to carry out rescue and response work.

People are also advised to avoid unnecessary travel, stay clear of sensitive tourist locations and follow all official advisories issued by the authorities.

The Pakistan Meteorological Department forecast strong winds, thunderstorms and heavy rainfall across KP from 19 to 23 July, warning of possible flash floods, landslides and urban flooding, especially in mountainous districts where fragile infrastructure and settlements are highly vulnerable to extreme weather.

Earlier on Monday, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) reported in its daily situation update—covering the period up to 13:00 hours—that 47 people have been killed nationwide since the monsoon season began.

Pakistan receives annual monsoon rains from June to September. However, climate‑change‑driven weather has become increasingly erratic and intense, raising the risk of flash floods, landslides and infrastructure damage, especially in the country’s mountainous north and northwest, where vulnerable road networks, homes and public facilities are frequently impacted.

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