Pakistan: Two killed amid heavy rain in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa August 8

Event

Two people were killed in heavy rain-related incidents in the Bajaur and Shangla districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Wednesday, August 8. The severe downpours impacted daily life and transportation in several parts of the province; roads were inundated and closed in Timergara and hundreds of vehicles were caught in congestion on roads linking Peshawar and Timergara.

According to weather forecasts, further rain and thunderstorms are expected to hit Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the coming hours and days, notably the Peshawar, Kohat, Gujranwala, and Malakand divisions.

Advice

Individuals present in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are advised to keep abreast of the regional weather forecasts, remain cautious during outdoor activities, anticipate consequences on road traffic, and adhere to any instructions issued by the local authorities.