Four members of a single family lost their lives after a flash flood swept away two vehicles in the Sliyaza area of Zhob district, Balochistan.
Hospital sources confirmed that the deceased included a woman, two young girls and a child. All of the victims belonged to Multan, and their bodies have been transferred to the trauma centre in Zhob.
According to the Levies Force, another woman was rescued alive from the floodwaters and taken to hospital. The rescue operation, involving both the Levies and local residents, remains ongoing.
– Three rescued in flood emergency in Harnai –
In a separate incident in Harnai, flash floods caused significant disruption, trapping three individuals.
Deputy Commissioner Wali Kakar confirmed that the Levies Force successfully rescued all three—identified as Hazrat Syed, Zeeshan, and Rehan—without injury.
Four individuals were saved in Swabi following the sudden rise in water levels on Saturday.
According to details, several streams and water channels overflowed, leading to flash floods in the region, following heavy rainfall in Swabi. The stranded persons included two women and two children.
Local rescue officials promptly reached the site and successfully evacuated all four to safety. No casualties were reported.
– Torrential rain in Swabi causes widespread disruption –
Swabi experienced severe disruption as heavy overnight rain transformed streets and alleyways into large pools of water.
In the village of Ismaila, floodwater entered homes and shops, causing significant inconvenience to residents and traders.
Streams and drains in the area overflowed, leaving neighbourhoods submerged.
Local infrastructure remained under pressure as the volume of water exceeded normal drainage capacity.
