In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, recent rains have brought relief from the heat, but they’ve also caused significant disruptions. While the cool weather has been welcomed, the rain led to multiple power outages and water shortages in affected areas.
In cities like Malakand, Abbottabad, Mansehra, Haripur, Swabi, Nowshera, and Peshawar, the pleasant weather came with challenges. The rain caused power feeders to trip, leaving many without electricity and clean drinking water.
In Batkhela, Malakand district, heavy rains resulted in power outages and a landslide on Thandi ani Road in Abbottabad, where a Suzuki pick-up was crushed. The incident led to traffic jams and delays on local roads. The Suzuki pick-up, traveling from Abbottabad to Thandi ani, had three people inside, including a child. The local community and Rescue 1122 responded to the emergency.
Flooding and road blockages also occurred in Abbottabad, where roads turned into ponds and rivers overflowed, impacting traffic and causing water to enter homes. The ongoing stormy conditions have continued to affect roads and infrastructure, exposing the inadequacies in local administrative responses.
In summary, while the rains have improved the weather, they have also revealed challenges in managing infrastructure and emergency responses in the region.
