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LAHORE: At least 10 people were killed and scores of others injured in separate rain-related accidents in different parts of Pakistan, according to rescue officials.
According to KP’s Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), five people were killed due to torrential rains in the upper areas of the provinces. Among those killed, four hailed from Mansehra while one belonged to Torghar District.
Due to river erosion, Gilgit Road leading to Chitral and Upper Chitral has been closed for traffic to avoid any untoward incidents. Authorities have claimed that steps are being taken to create an alternative route after the closure of the road connecting Chitral and Buni.
Meanwhile, three people, including a woman, were killed due to electrocution as lightning strike different parts of Balochistan’s Kohlu district. Heavy rains in the Barkhan district of Balochistan caused flooding in local streams and cut off the city’s land connection with rural areas.
Strong winds uprooted trees and signboards in different cities of Punjab as well. Two motorcyclists were killed when a factory wall collapsed on Samundri Road in Faisalabad.
Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mahmood Khan has expressed regret over the loss of life due to rains. Talking to journalists in Peshawar, he prayed for the forgiveness of the deceased as well as the speedy recovery of the wounded.