During the past 24 hours, at least seven individuals lost their lives and numerous others sustained injuries due to rain-related incidents in various areas of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region.

The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) confirmed the death toll of seven individuals as a result of rain-related occurrences. Heavy rainfall, accompanied by showers and landslides, led to these tragic incidents, claiming the lives of four children, while several minors were also injured.

In addition, the intense rainfall and strong winds caused partial damage to numerous homes in Peshawar, Noshera, Shangla, Banu, and Bajaur.

The Meteorological Office forecasts ongoing rain in the plains and continued snowfall in the hills of the province over the next 24 hours.

Peshawar Weather Update

Rain is expected in provincial capital over the weekend as a westerly wave is affecting western and upper parts of Pakistan. The current weather system will continue for next 24 hours.

Wind blew at 10 kmph while humidity remains over 80percent. The temperature will span between 25-30 degree celsius.

On Saturday, rain-windstorm, and thunderstorm is expected in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Shangla, Abbottabad, Mansehra, Haripur, Balakot, Swabi, Mardan, Charsadda, Nowshera, Malakand, Bajaur, Peshawar, Mohmand, Khyber, Kurram, Kohat, Lakki Marwat, Bannu, Dera Ismail Khan, Karak. and Waziristan. Hailstorm is also expected at isolated places during the period. Heavyfall may occur in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Shangla, Buner, Abbottabad, Balakot, and Mansehra.

Moderate to heavy rainfall may trigger landslides in Upper KP, Murree, Galiyat, Kashmir.

Met Office said windstorm, and hailstorm along with lightning may also damage standing crops, loose structures.