Wind and heavy downpour caused collapse of house walls and ceilings. Beside,trees and poles fell in Nowshehra, Akbarpura and other areas located on the outskirts of Peshawar, Geo News reported. Similar incidents were also reported in Charsadda Road, Badho Sumar Bagh and Badhni areas.
The injured women and children have been shifted to hospitals, rescue officials said. Rescue work is still underway in the affected areas. However, the rescue services faced difficulties due to the incessant rain and strong winds. The meteorological department has forecast more heavy downpour with windstorm over the next 24 hours in Malakand, Hazara and Peshawar city areas. (IANS)