The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa rain deaths have risen to 20, with 19 people injured since July 19 after heavy monsoon rains and flash floods swept across several districts, according to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA). Authorities have also warned that intermittent heavy rainfall is expected to continue until July 23.
The PDMA said the fatalities included seven men, eight children and three women, while 30 houses were damaged during the ongoing spell of rain. Of the affected homes, 23 suffered partial damage and seven were completely destroyed by floods and roof collapses.
Among the worst-hit areas were North and South Waziristan. Two men were swept away by flash floods in the Tuchi River while collecting firewood and were later recovered by Rescue 1122 teams. In Upper South Waziristan, four members of the same family died after the roof of their house collapsed during torrential rainfall.
Heavy rains also caused widespread damage to agricultural land in Lower South Waziristan as overflowing seasonal streams washed away farmland. Residents called on the provincial government to construct protective embankments and improve flood protection infrastructure to reduce future losses.
Rain-related incidents were also reported in Peshawar, where floodwater entered Naseerullah Babar Teaching Hospital and inundated the women’s ward. In Nowshera, floodwater entered Government Primary School No. 2 in Taru Jabba, raising concerns about the safety of the ageing building.
The PDMA said Rescue 1122, district administrations and other departments were continuing relief operations across affected districts. It urged people to avoid unnecessary travel, stay away from rivers, streams and vulnerable tourist areas, and follow official weather advisories. The authority added that emergency services remain on high alert.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department has warned of further heavy rainfall, flash floods and landslides in mountainous regions through Thursday. Low-lying districts, including Peshawar, Nowshera, Charsadda, Mardan and Swabi, could experience urban flooding, while strong winds and lightning may damage infrastructure. Officials said the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa rain deaths could rise if residents fail to observe safety precautions.
