Rain-related fatalities during ongoing monsoon spell rise to 18 in KP

The death toll from rain-related incidents and flash floods in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has climbed to 18, with the latest fatalities occurring in Upper South Waziristan due to a roof collapse. The monsoon spell, which began on July 19, is expected to persist until July 23, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department. This heavy rainfall highlights the vulnerability of regions to extreme weather, underscoring the urgent need for improved disaster preparedness and response mechanisms to protect communities.