The torrential rains caused rapid flow in the rivers and water entered the roads, streets and houses.
Heavy rain continued till late night in Peshawar, Charsadda, Mardan, Nowshera, Swabi, Malakand, Swat and most parts of the province.
The torrential rains caused rapid flow in the rivers and water entered the roads, streets and houses.
The rains have also caused loss of life and property. PDMA has called for a report on the damage caused by the rains.
A woman died on the spot and 6 people were injured when the roof of a room collapsed due to torrential rain in Takhtaband village of Buner.
Rescue 1122 medical teams shifted the injured to Dagar Hospital after providing first aid. 3 children are also included in the injured.
As the electricity system in Peshawar was badly affected by the rain, most areas of the city were plunged into darkness. The power system could not be restored for several hours.
Citizens strongly protested against load shedding. Protesters burnt tires and blocked the roads for all kinds of traffic. They shouted slogans against WAPDA and the government.
Protesters say that load shedding has made life difficult, there is no water in houses and mosques, there is no electricity day and night.
It should be noted that according to the meteorological department, rain will continue in most parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa until June 30.
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