At least 28 killed, 150 injured in rain-related incidents in KP: PDMA

At least 28 killed, 150 injured in rain-related incidents in KP: PDMA

Peshawar (Web Desk): Provisional Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) on Monday reported that the death toll reached to 28 and at least 150 people were injured and 158 houses were partially damaged due to heavy wind, rain and storm in Bannu, Lakki Marwat and Karak districts.

According to Secretary Relief Abdul Basit, Rescue 1122 and district administrations search and rescue operations are ongoing as all the injured are being shifted to the hospital before providing medical aid on the spot.

He said that Rs40 million has been released for Bannu district on a priority basis.

Basit said that all the affectees will be treated under government policy.

Meanwhile, the Health Department has also sent medical teams to provide medical assistance to the affectees.