45 killed, over 100 injured in rain-related incidents in NW Pakistan

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At least 45 people were killed and over 100 injured after heavy rains triggered different incidents across Pakistan's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province since March 25, said the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) on Sunday.

People ride vehicles in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, April 4, 2026. /VCG

The PDMA said in a statement that the casualties were caused by collapsing roofs and walls amid heavy rains in different districts of the province.

According to the PDMA, the deceased include 23 children, 17 men and five women, while the injured include 45 men, 44 children and 16 women.

People look at rising floodwaters on the outskirts of Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, 4 April 2026. /VCG

In addition to the human toll, the rains caused significant property damage, with over 440 houses affected, including dozens that were completely destroyed.

People walk through floodwater in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, April 4, 2026. /VCG

The PDMA warned of another spell of rain expected from April 6 to 9, urging the public to avoid unnecessary travel, particularly to sensitive tourist areas.

Source(s): Xinhua News Agency

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