At least 25 people killed in floods in Pakistan

At least 25 people died and 145 were injured in rain-related incidents as torrential showers battered Pakistan on June 10.

Some 15 deaths were reported from Bannu, five from Lakki Marwat, four from Karak and one from DI Khan district, Dawn reports.

Besides, 69 houses were partially damaged due to heavy rain in the affected areas.

Separately, KP Rescue 1122 Director General Dr Khateer Ahmad said in an official statement that roofs and walls had collapsed in most of the rain-related accidents reported from the affected areas.

Rescue operations were underway in the affected districts, the statement added.

Separately, a statement issued by the KP Relief, Rehabilitation and Settlement spokesperson said the department’s secretary had issued directives to expedite the rescue work.

“The affected people will be provided relief in line with government policies,” the statement said.

Hospitals in the affected areas had been put on high alert while Rescue 1122 and the PDMA were conducting rescue operations, he said.