Due to heavy rains with thunderstorms in different cities of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have turned the weather pleasant on Wednesday. Rain was received in Dir city and surrounding areas including Shringal, Dogdara, Ganshal and Larjum. Rain also was reported in Topi Razar and Tehsil Lahore after which the weather became pleasant However, as usual, WAPDA has cut off electricity after rain. Moreover, monsoon rains also started in Haripur which caused floods in rivers. Due to rain, connecting roads from Haripur to different areas are closed whereas Chapar Road started to show the scene of a pond due to rain. Traffic jammed due to flooding in storm drains and flood lanes. Moreover, in the surrounding area including Mansehra city also received heavy rain after which the weather became pleasant. However, flooding in rivers and streams due to rain was reported. After rains the risk of landslides increased in the highlands and district administration instructed tourists to stay away from landslide prone areas.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan