Pakistan, June 29 -- Torrential rains, flash floods, strong winds and landslides have so far claimed at least 19 lives and left six injured across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa over the past 48 hours, according to a preliminary report issued by the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) on Saturday. The report details a grim picture of destruction caused by extreme weather events across several districts, including Swat, Abbottabad, Charsadda, Malakand, Shangla, Lower Dir, and Torghar.

Among the deceased are six men, five women, and eight children, while the injured include three men and three women.

Swat emerged as the worst-hit district, accounting for 13 deaths and all reported injuries.

The PDMA noted that at least 56 homes sustained...