A heart-wrenching incident occurred in Maidan tehsil, Upper Dir, where 12 members of a family lost their lives when the roof of their mud house collapsed due to heavy rainfall. The victims, including women and children, were killed in their sleep early Friday morning, leaving behind a trail of devastation and grief.
The incident is a stark reminder of the devastating impact of monsoon rains in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, which has been experiencing heavy rainfall throughout the month. The province has already witnessed significant damage and loss of life due to the floods and landslides triggered by the monsoon rains.
Rescue 1122 spokesperson Bilal Ahmad Faizi confirmed the incident, stating that the bodies had been recovered and shifted to Maidan hospital. District Police Officer Waqar Ahmed identified the deceased, who belonged to three generations of a family. The victims included Noshad Khan, Khan Bacha, Wali Rehman, their respective wives, and their children aged three to 22.
The incident has sent shockwaves throughout the community, with many expressing their condolences to the affected family. The government has also taken notice of the incident, with officials promising to provide support and assistance to the family.
The monsoon rains have caused widespread destruction in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with 74 people killed and 128 injured from July to August 28. The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) report also showed that 906 houses were damaged due to rain-related incidents in the last two months.
The incident highlights the need for urgent attention to the infrastructure and disaster management in the province. The government must take concrete steps to ensure that such tragedies are prevented in the future.
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