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PESHAWAR, Jul 22 (APP):The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) on Tuesday issued a preliminary report on the human and material losses caused by heavy rainfall and flash floods across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during the past 24 hours.
According to the report, 10 people lost their lives, including two men, two women, and six children, while two others including a man and a child sustained injuries.
In addition, 10 houses were reported damaged including eight partially and two completely destroyed due to rain-related incidents.
The incidents occurred in various districts, including Swat, Bajaur, Buner, Upper Kohistan, Upper Chitral, and Shangla.
PDMA has directed local administrations to provide immediate assistance to the affected families and ensure adequate medical treatment for the injured.
It warned that rainfall is expected to continue until July 25, adding PDMA has already issued alerts advising district administrations to remain vigilant and take preventive measures.
The authority advised people to contact PDMA Emergency Operations Center by calling 1700 in case of any emergency.