Heavy rain, hail lower temperatures across KP

Heavy rain, hail lower temperatures across KP

PESHAWAR: Heavy rain and hailstorms have brought a noticeable drop in temperatures across several mountainous and low-lying districts of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, including Peshawar, as the current wet spell continues to disrupt daily life.

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast that the unsettled weather will persist until Thursday. Meanwhile, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has sought a detailed report on any loss of life or property caused by the rains.

Peshawar, Mardan, Charsadda and Nowshera have experienced intermittent showers accompanied by thunder and lightning over the past four days, with most rainfall occurring at night. The spell intensified late Tuesday night when heavy rain and hail battered Peshawar and its surrounding areas.

The downpour quickly flooded low-lying neighbourhoods and inundated roads, disrupting traffic across several parts of the provincial capital. The storm also triggered widespread power outages, leaving residents in multiple localities without electricity until late at night.

Residents of areas vulnerable to flooding faced additional difficulties as rainwater entered their homes. Several vehicles parked along streets and solar panels installed on rooftops also suffered damage in different parts of the city.

The persistent rainfall has raised concerns over further urban flooding and damage to property, particularly in areas where drainage systems struggle to cope with heavy downpours.

The PDMA has sought information from the relevant authorities to assess the impact of the weather and determine whether the rains have caused casualties or property losses.

Authorities continue to monitor the situation as the Met Office expects the wet spell to continue for at least another day, with residents likely to face further disruption from rain and thunderstorms.