PESHAWAR: The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has released a preliminary report on casualties and property damage caused by heavy rainfall, lightning, and flash floods that have affected parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa since last night.

According to the PDMA, two children were killed and three others injured after lightning struck the Zakhakhel area of Bara in Khyber district. The injured children were shifted to a nearby hospital for medical treatment.

In Lower Chitral, torrential rain and a cloudburst triggered flash floods, damaging at least 27 houses. The floods also affected two mosques, two shops, and a bridge. Four vehicles and several motorcycles were damaged, while authorities are continuing to assess the overall losses.

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In Upper Chitral's Yarkhun and Mastuj areas, flash floods damaged a house, drinking water supply schemes, and irrigation channels. However, no casualties were reported, and relief supplies have been provided to the affected families.

The PDMA said rescue teams, including Rescue 1122 and other relevant departments, are conducting search and relief operations in the affected areas. Two roads that were blocked due to flash floods in Lower Chitral have now been reopened for traffic.

The authority added that its Emergency Operations Centre remains fully operational and is in constant contact with district administrations to monitor the evolving situation. Citizens have been advised to report any emergency by calling the PDMA helpline 1700.