Manzoor Khan
ORAKZAI: As many as three people were killed and four others injured after lightning struck in the Mir Obak area of Kalaya tehsil in Orakzai, local police said.
According to District Police Officer Shaukat Ali, the incident occurred when residents were digging a grave in the area following an earlier death. He said the group was struck by lightning during the activity, resulting in multiple casualties on the spot.
The injured and deceased were immediately shifted to Kalaya Hospital for medical treatment and post-mortem procedures, officials confirmed.
Authorities said rescue efforts were carried out promptly, while further investigation into the incident is underway.
The sudden lightning strike has left the local community in shock, with residents assisting in relief and burial arrangements.
Haripur Flood Alert: Tourists Stranded in Stream Rescued Safely
Earlier, as many as twelve tourists including women and children, were safely rescued after a sudden flash flood struck a stream in the Sarai Saleh area of Haripur following heavy rainfall, rescue officials said.
According to rescue authorities, the group had visited the area for recreation when an unexpected rise in water levels in local streams and nallahs trapped them amid fast-flowing currents.
Rescue 1122 teams were immediately dispatched to the scene and carried out a swift rescue operation, safely evacuating all 12 individuals without any reported injuries.
Officials said that the flash flooding occurred after intense rainfall in the region, which caused water levels in nearby waterways to rise rapidly, creating hazardous conditions for visitors.
Rescue teams warned that tourists and local residents should exercise caution during periods of heavy rain, as hill torrents and seasonal streams can become dangerous within minutes.
All rescued individuals were provided initial assistance before being shifted to safer locations. Further monitoring of water levels in the area is underway.
