2023 Khyber Pakhtunkhwa rains and storms
| Date | June 2023 |
|---|---|
| Venue | Lakki Marwat, Karak and Bannu districts |
| Location | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, northwestern Pakistan |
| Cause | Heavy rains followed by strong winds |
| Deaths | At least 27 people, including eight children |
| Non-fatal injuries | More than 140 people |
| Property damage | More than 200 livestock died |
In June 2023, a devastating storm hit four districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in northwestern Pakistan. The storm brought heavy rains and strong winds, resulting in the deaths of at least 27 people, including eight children. The districts affected were Lakki Marwat, Karak and Bannu.[1] Among the victims were five siblings aged between two and eleven.[2]
Taimur Ali Khan, a spokesman for the provincial disaster management authority, reported that at least 12 people were buried alive when the roofs and walls of their homes collapsed due to the storm. In addition to the fatalities, more than 140 people were injured and over 200 livestock perished. In response to the disaster, authorities declared a state of emergency in all four affected districts.[3]
Response
[edit]Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Haji Ghulam Ali instructed Red Crescent officials to dispatch relief teams to the affected districts.[4] Relief efforts are underway in several areas, with medical assistance being provided to those injured. All Rescue 1122 stations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are on high alert to respond to any further incidents.[5]
Reactions
[edit]Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed his condolences for the loss of life caused by the rains in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He directed the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to take steps to provide relief and rehabilitation to those affected. He also ordered coordination with the chief minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ "KP: Death toll rises to 25, dozens injured due to heavy rain, wind storm".
- ^ "Eight kids among over 2 dozen dead in Pakistan rains, winds". The Manila Times. 12 June 2023.
- ^ "Eight kids among over 2 dozen dead in Pakistan rains, winds". The Manila Times. 12 June 2023.
- ^ "At least 19 dead as rain, storm devastation ravages KP".
- ^ "Over 28 dead, dozens injured as rain, thunderstorm wreak havoc in KP, Punjab". 11 June 2023.
- ^ "Over 28 dead, dozens injured as rain, thunderstorm wreak havoc in KP, Punjab". 11 June 2023.