Flash floods damage roads in Mohmand, disrupt traffic
MOHMAND: Heavy downpour coupled with windstorm lashed various parts of Mohmand district early on Monday morning. The heavy rain, with hailstones in some areas, caused flooding in mountainous streams and rain water also accumulated in low-lying areas. The flood water entered the houses in Aqreb Dag area of Yakaghund tehsil causing difficulties for local residents. Several link roads were also…
Heavy rainfall and windstorm struck various areas of Mohmand district on Monday morning, triggering flash floods. The downpour, accompanied by hailstones in some spots, led to inundation in mountain streams and low-lying regions. In the Aqreb Dag area of Yakaghund tehsil, floodwaters entered houses, causing inconvenience for residents.
Several roads were damaged and blocked, disrupting the flow of commuters. One major issue is the lack of a bridge on a road in Khwaja Was Kor Bezogan, which has cut off land access to and from residents' properties. Elderly individuals, children, and patients faced difficulties crossing the flooded roads at multiple points. Rescue 1122 teams were dispatched to the affected zones upon receiving information and initiated relief efforts.
Engineer Khaliq Dad, the District Emergency Officer, was overseeing the rescue operations. The floodwaters have also raised the water levels in the Chanda Barani Dam and Ghalanai Dam. Despite the flooding, there have been no reported casualties in Mohmand district.
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