At least two people were killed and 31 others injured in different districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa due to lightning strikes and the collapse of house walls during storms and rainfall, according to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA). The incidents were reported from Peshawar, Charsadda, Nowshera and Bannu. According to PDMA, the deceased included two men, while the injured comprised seven women, 16 men and eight children. Authorities said the injuries occurred as strong winds and heavy rain triggered structural collapses in several areas, while lightning strikes also caused casualties. The PDMA said it, along with district administrations and other relevant agencies, is on alert and maintaining close coordination for relief efforts. Local administrations have been instructed to provide immediate assistance to affected families. The authority also warned that the current spell of rain and strong winds is expected to continue intermittently until June 5.
Storms in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa kill 2, injure 31 as PDMA issues alert
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