Eleven people died in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa’s Kohat after torrential rains caused flooding in a basement where they were sleeping, rescue officials reported.
The incident occurred in the Pirano Bazikhel area of Dara Adam Khel.
The heavy rainwater entered the house, inundating the basement and leading to the deaths of 11 family members.
Rescue teams have recovered all 11 bodies and are continuing the search for a missing girl.
The deceased include six children, three women, and two men, all from the same family.
A day earlier, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) reported that all rivers and streams in Punjab are experiencing normal water flow amidst the ongoing monsoon rains.
According to the PDMA spokesperson, the water flow in dams and barrages is also stable. The current water level in Mangla Dam is at 58%, while Tarbela Dam is at 69%. Indian dams on the Sutlej, Beas, and Ravi rivers have water levels up to 39%.
The monsoon rain pattern is expected to continue until July 31. The PDMA has forecasted more monsoon rains in most districts of Punjab over the next 24 hours.
