ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday expressed grief over the losses of lives and properties in rain-related incidents took place different parts of the country.
Conveying condolences to the families of the deceased, the president stressed the need for accelerated relief activities.
He also called for taking precautionary measures to protect the lives and prevent other rain-related accidents, besides emphasizing the administration to take timely preventive measures and ensure drainage of rainwater.
President Zardari prayed to Allah Almighty for peace for the departed souls and patience for the bereaved families to bear the loss.
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Earlier, At least 24 people killed and 17 others were injured due to rains and floods in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the last 3 days.
Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) report said, 150 houses were damaged due to rains and floods in the province.
According to PDMA, 24 people died and 17 were injured due to rains and floods during three days, while small and big machinery is being used to open the highways closed by rain.
The PDMA said that a new series of monsoon rains will begin in the province from today, which is likely to continue till August 6.
