Heavy Rains Trigger Urban Flooding in Peshawar; 300 People Evacuated by Boats

Peshawar: Torrential rains in Peshawar and adjoining areas caused severe urban flooding, forcing the evacuation of **300 residents** to safer locations through boats as floodwaters entered residential areas.

According to reports, heavy downpours swelled streams and drains, particularly in **Budhni Nala**, where water levels reached the danger mark, compelling nearby residents to vacate their homes. Areas including **Regi Lamma, Budhni, Hassan Garhi, Sardar Garhi, and Warsak Road** were submerged, while floodwater also entered parts of **Kohati, Khyber Bazaar, Jehangirpura, Nishtarabad, and Gulbahar**.

Rescue workers, using boats, safely evacuated people trapped in flood-hit neighborhoods. The **Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA)** deployed its **Urban Flooding Management Unit**, which began de-watering operations in affected houses and streets with pumping machines.

Chief Minister **Ali Amin Gandapur** directed the district administration, PDMA, and rescue officials to personally oversee rescue and relief operations. Following his instructions, senior officials, along with rescue teams, rushed to the affected areas.

So far, no major loss of life has been reported due to urban flooding. However, the roof of a house collapsed in Peshawar, resulting in the death of a child and injuries to three others, who were shifted to hospital by rescue teams.

District authorities also made mosque announcements, urging residents of low-lying areas near streams to move to safer locations. Meanwhile, **Chief Secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Shahab Ali Shah** and **Deputy Commissioner Peshawar Captain (R) Sanaullah Khan**, along with Rescue 1122 officials, visited Budhni Nala to review the situation.

Rescue 1122 Director General **Tayyab Abdullah** confirmed that rescue teams were on **high alert with boats and equipment**, ready for further evacuation or relief operations if necessary.