A school building was collapsed in Lower Dir after a massive landsliding swept it away, but no loss of life was reported. The incident occurred in Khal Qamar Tal area of Lower Dir. Sources said that the school building was collapsed just few minutes before start of school.  Earlier on Thursday, many crops and trees have been badly damaged following hailstorms that lashed Shrengal, Ashirai and Dogdara areas of upper Dir during the last 48 hours. 

Meanwhile, rain has been continuing in Upper Dir for the last two days while it has been snowing over the mountains, leading to a rise in water level in the River Panjkorra.  Drivers have been advised to exercise caution due to the fear of landslides on Dir-Kamrat highway.   Similarly, rain and hailstorms have also been reported from different parts of Khyber district and its adjoining areas. 

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)