Monday 27 April 2015

Heavy rain, strong winds kill at least 44 in Pakistan.


      Dozens of people lost their lives and many more injured after heavy rain and winds hits Pakistan's north west city of Peshawar. The death toll was 44 and 200 iniured following heavy rain and wind storm in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan, local media reported on Monday. Rescue workers were scrambling to reach dozens of people believed trapped under collapsed buildings Monday after heavy overnight downpour , and strong winds. The strong wing and heavy downpour caused collapsed of house walls and ceilings. Trees and poles fell in Nowshesha, Akbarpura and other areas located on the outstirt of Peshawar, Geo news reported. Pakistan military has joined the rescue operation today.

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