2023 Khyber Pakhtunkhwa rains and storms
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| Date | June 2023 |
|---|---|
| Venue | Lakki Marwat, Karak and Bannu districts |
| Location | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, northwestern Pakistan |
| Cause | Heavy rains followed by strong winds |
| Deaths | At least 27 people, including eight children |
| Non-fatal injuries | More than 140 people |
| Property damage | More than 200 livestock died |
In June 2023, a devastating storm hit four districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in northwestern Pakistan. The storm brought heavy rains and strong winds, resulting in the deaths of at least 27 people, including eight children. The districts affected were Lakki Marwat, Karak and Bannu.[1] Among the victims were five siblings aged between two and eleven.[2]
Taimur Ali Khan, a spokesman for the provincial disaster management authority, reported that at least 12 people were buried alive when the roofs and walls of their homes collapsed due to the storm. In addition to the fatalities, more than 140 people were injured and over 200 livestock perished. In response to the disaster, authorities declared a state of emergency in all four affected districts.[3]