In a tragic incident that has shaken the region, twelve members of a single family were killed when a massive landslide buried their home in the Upper Dir district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The disaster occurred in the remote and mountainous valley of Patrak, last night.
According to local officials, the landslide was triggered by continuous and heavy downpours that had lashed the area for several days. The relentless rain caused a landslide, crashing down onto the house below while the family was asleep. Among the deceased are nine children, two women, and one man, leaving the local community in deep shock and mourning.
This incident underscores the vulnerability of communities living in the mountainous regions of Pakistan, where natural disasters such as landslides are an ever-present danger. The combination of steep terrain and extreme weather events often leads to such tragedies, raising concerns about the safety and preparedness of those living in these remote areas.
