Tragic Roof Collapses in Mohmand District Claim Lives Amid Heavy Rains
Continuous rainfall across parts of Mohmand district has led to devastating roof collapses in tehsil Ambar and tehsil Khewazai, resulting in the tragic deaths of a woman and her young daughter, along with injuries to several others, as confirmed by officials on Thursday. The incidents have raised serious concerns among residents about the precarious state of dilapidated houses in the region.
Fatal Incident in Tehsil Ambar
In one heartbreaking event, a roof collapsed in the Had Kor area of tehsil Ambar following persistent and heavy rain. The wife of Abdullah, whose name has not been disclosed, and her three-year-old daughter, Zuhra, were tragically buried under the debris and died on the spot. This incident underscores the vulnerability of structures in areas prone to severe weather conditions.
Injuries Reported in Tehsil Khewazai
In a separate but equally distressing occurrence in the Kaka Kor area of tehsil Khewazai, a roof cave-in injured the wife of Gulzar, along with their two-year-old son, Musa Khan, and three-year-old daughter, Aqsa. The family members were rescued from the rubble and required immediate medical attention, highlighting the urgent need for robust emergency response systems.
Rescue Operations and Community Concerns
Rescue officials reported that teams swiftly rushed to both locations after receiving reports of the incidents. They worked diligently to pull the injured from the rubble and shifted them to hospital for immediate medical treatment. The incidents have cast a pall over the affected areas, with residents voicing serious concern over the poor condition of dilapidated houses and the heightened risk of further casualties as rainfall continues unabated.
Key Points to Note:- The roof collapses occurred in tehsil Ambar and tehsil Khewazai due to continuous heavy rainfall.
- A woman and her three-year-old daughter lost their lives in the Had Kor area of tehsil Ambar.
- In tehsil Khewazai, a family of three was injured in a roof cave-in in the Kaka Kor area.
- Rescue teams responded promptly, providing medical aid and transporting the injured to hospitals.
- Residents are expressing alarm over the deteriorating state of housing and ongoing weather risks.
These tragic events serve as a stark reminder of the importance of infrastructure maintenance and disaster preparedness in vulnerable regions like Mohmand district, especially during periods of intense rainfall.
