Three people including a teenage boy died in northwest Pakistan after the roof of their home collapsed during heavy rainfall, officials said Thursday. The tragic incident occurred late Wednesday night in Sarai Naurang tehsil of Lakki Marwat district, located in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
Authorities confirmed that relentless rain had weakened the structure, leading to the collapse. Local residents rushed to help joining rescue teams in pulling the victims from the debris. Despite their efforts, all three individuals succumbed to their injuries.
The region has been experiencing unusually intense rainfall, with officials warning that current downpours have already exceeded last year’s levels for the same period. Disaster management authorities had issued alerts ahead of time, cautioning about the risk of glacial lake outburst floods and structural failures due to saturated ground conditions.
Anwar Shahzad, spokesperson for the provincial disaster agency, said more flood warnings remain in place, as forecasts predict continued rain across the region. Residents in vulnerable areas are urged to remain alert and follow official advisories.