Heavy monsoon rains and flash floods have claimed 12 more lives in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa over the past 24 hours, pushing the provincial death toll to 35 since late June, according to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). The latest victims include six men, five children, and one woman, with 14 others injured and 14 houses damaged—one completely destroyed. Main Developments Collapsing roofs and walls due to heavy rain and flash floods caused the fatalities across ten districts: Peshawar, Khyber, Mardan, Buner, Bajaur, Lower Chitral, Abbottabad, Mansehra, Tor Ghar, and Kurram. The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) KP has warned the public to avoid unnecessary travel and stay away from vulnerable tourist destinations as the monsoon continues. District administrations have been directed to accelerate relief operations and provide immediate assistance to affected families. Rescue 1122 and other agencies remain engaged in search, rescue, and response efforts across the province. Read also: Gandhi Siblings Lead Congress Protest at Modi's Residence Background Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has become the worst-affected province this monsoon season, with 35 deaths recorded since late June. The Pakistan Meteorological Department had forecast strong winds, thunderstorms, and heavy rainfall across the province from July 19 to 23, warning of possible flash floods, landslides, and urban flooding—particularly in mountainous districts where fragile infrastructure and settlements remain highly vulnerable to extreme weather. Why It Matters Each monsoon season exposes the region's inadequate infrastructure and limited preparedness for extreme weather events. The high number of child casualties (five in this 24-hour period alone) underscores the particular vulnerability of families in poorly constructed homes. Without stronger building codes and early warning systems, the human toll will likely rise as climate change intensifies monsoon patterns. What's Next The PDMA has advised residents to follow official advisories, avoid unnecessary travel, and stay away from sensitive tourist locations. Relief operations are ongoing, with authorities monitoring weather forecasts for further heavy rainfall expected through July 23. The NDMA and provincial agencies will continue to update fatality and damage figures as the monsoon season progresses.