Six dead as heavy rains hit Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

At least six people, including two women and four children, have died in rain-related incidents in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province since July 29, says officials.

Torrential rain and flash floods have caused widespread damage across several districts, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) said. Six others were injured in the incidents.

The PDMA said 65 houses were damaged, including 24 that were completely destroyed and 41 that suffered partial damage.

The affected districts include Abbottabad, Swat, Buner, Khyber, Lower Chitral, Lower Dir, Mansehra, Mardan, Peshawar, Shangla, Swabi, Upper Dir and Upper Kohistan.

The PDMA said it was coordinating relief operations with Rescue 1122, district administrations and other departments in the affected areas.

The authority's director general has directed district administrations to expedite relief work and ensure immediate assistance to affected families.

The PDMA also advised residents to avoid unnecessary travel, stay away from vulnerable and tourist areas during adverse weather, and follow official weather advisories.