MOHMAND — A woman and her young daughter lost their lives on Thursday, January 29, 2026, when the roof of their home collapsed following a relentless spell of winter rain in the Ambar tehsil of Mohmand district.
Incident Details: Had Kor, Ambar Tehsil
The tragedy occurred in the Had Kor area at the residence of a local man named Abdullah Khan.
- Victims: Abdullah’s wife and their three-year-old daughter, Zuhra, were buried under the debris when the mud-roof caved in due to structural saturation from the ongoing rainfall.
- Recovery: Rescue teams and local residents retrieved the bodies from the rubble.
Second Collapse: Khewazai Tehsil
A separate but similar incident was reported in the Kaka Kor area of Khewazai tehsil.
- Casualties: The wife of Gulzar, along with their two-year-old son Musa and three-year-old daughter Aqsa, sustained injuries.
- Status: The injured were shifted to a nearby hospital, where they are currently receiving medical treatment.
Afghan Repatriation Begins in Mohmand
Amidst the weather-related emergencies, a significant administrative development occurred in the Lower Mohmand subdivision.
Assistant Commissioner Owais Khan confirmed on Thursday that the formal repatriation of Afghan refugees has commenced in Ekkaghund tehsil.
- Phase One: A convoy of six families departed voluntarily for Afghanistan.
- Process: The return is being supervised by the district administration to ensure dignity and safety.
- Future Outlook: Officials stated the process will continue in phases, based on mutual consultation with local elders and the refugee community.
More Rain Predicted
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a warning that the current westerly wave will persist, bringing more rain and potential snowfall to the tribal districts and northern Pakistan through February 3, 2026.
Blizzards and heavy snowfall are sweeping across the Pak-Afghan border, bringing freezing temperatures to many areas. Despite the extreme weather, the Pakistan Army and Frontier Corps Balochistan North remain fully operational, securing border posts and conducting day-and-night… pic.twitter.com/2NYgaczqUB
— Pakistan Connect (@Pak_Connect) January 29, 2026
Safety Precautions for Residents:
- Structural Checks: Residents in mud-houses are urged to check for cracks or leakages in roofs.
- Emergency Contact: In case of structural failure, contact Rescue 1122 or the local administration immediately.
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