Six injured in roof collapse in Rawalpindi

RAWALPINDI: Six people were injured when the roof of a house collapsed in the New Sarafa Bazaar area of Rawalpindi on Monday morning.

Rescue 1122 and emergency vehicles reached the site immediately and began rescue operations.

According to rescue officials, the injured include three women and three men. Two of them are said to be in serious condition and have been shifted to the hospital for medical treatment.

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Officials say the roof collapse in Rawalpindi occurred due to a weakened roof structure, worsened by continuous rain in recent days.

Further investigation is underway to determine the exact cause of the incident. Panic spread in the area following the collapse.

 According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected to trigger flash floods in several areas, including Murree, Galiyat, Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Swat, Shangla, Malakand, Dir, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Kohistan, Peshawar, Charsadda, Nowshera, Swabi, and Kashmir.

The PMD also warned of possible flash flooding in hill torrents and streams of Musakhel, Barkhan, Khuzdar, Lasbela, and Kalat due to heavy downpours.

Additionally, strong winds and lightning could disrupt daily life and may damage fragile structures, power poles, billboards, vehicles, and solar panels during the wet spell.