Storm,
heavy rains leave 16 dead in Peshawar
PESHAWAR – At least 16 people have
been killed and more than 80 others injured in rain-related incidents and
hailstorms in various parts of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's capital city as roofs
and walls of building collapsed due to heavy rain.
Speaking to journalists at the Lady
Reading Hospital, Assistant Commissioner Mumataz Ahmed confirmed the number of
casualties. People facing hardships due to the rain complained that they felt
stranded as entire provincial cabinet, including Chief Minister Pervaiz
Khattak, was busy with their 'Azadi March' and so far no Pakistan
Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) leader could reach the spot or hospital to inquire after
the injured and families of the dead.
Rescuers are facing problems due to choked
roads, and traffic jams and expressed fears that the death-toll may increase.
Severe hail storms hit parts of the Peshawar on Friday evening playing havoc
with life and properties in Akhundabad, Gujjarabad, Wazirbagh, Faqirabad and
other areas of the city. Earlier, Rescue 1122 personnel confirmed that they had
reports of at least 11 people dead and more than 50 others injured during the
heavy downpour.
Edhi sources had said the death toll
might be higher as the rescue workers were still busy in rescue activities.
Most of the casualties were a result of collapsing buildings and walls in
Lewane Baba Nothia, Faqirabad, Wazri Bagh, Lahori Gate, Phandu, Barisko, Ladny
Sarak, Dir Colony and other areas. The families of the victims have castigated
the authorities for their negligence as still many people are stranded in
collapsed houses and no one visited affected areas to assess the situation.
When contacted, the deputy
commissioner said the concerned 'patwaris' and revenue officers have been
directed to assess the life and property losses. The official statement said an
emergency was declared in all hospitals to meet any untoward incident due to
further rains.
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