In Orakzai's Mushti Mela area, heavy rainfall triggered flash floods that swept away numerous structures, including shops and houses, with several vehicles also caught in the floodwaters. The PMD forecasts that while most of Punjab will experience dry weather, low-lying areas in Lahore remain waterlogged after morning showers. In the past 24 hours, Peshawar recorded a maximum wind speed of 37 kilometers per hour, and rainfall of 18 millimeters was noted in various regions.
CLIMATEPublished 29 Apr 2026 • Published 20h ago
Orakzai Flash Floods Damage Structures Amid Punjab Rainfall
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As of April 29, 2026, torrential rains have caused severe flash floods in Orakzai district, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, destroying dozens of shops and houses. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has also issued a heatwave alert for Sindh, predicting temperatures to rise 4 to 6 degrees above normal until May 3.
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