Monsoon 2026: 121 damage-related incidents reported in KP
DLP Report
PESHAWAR
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has achieved its targets for Monsoon 2026 through advance preparedness, timely evacuation and coordinated response by relevant institutions, while compensation to people affected by rains will begin after verification of losses by the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) and district administrations.
This was stated at a weekly review meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Shehab Ali Shah on the province’s preparations and relief activities during the monsoon season.
The Additional Chief Secretary (General) and Senior Member, Board of Revenue, attended the meeting, while secretaries of provincial departments, commissioners and deputy commissioners participated through video link.
The meeting reviewed the measures taken during Monsoon 2026 and progress on compensation for losses suffered in various incidents.
The forum was informed that advance planning, timely evacuation of affected populations and continuous coordination among government institutions had contributed to an effective response throughout the monsoon season.
Officials said departmental action had been completed on 121 damage-related incidents reported across the province during Monsoon 2026. The PDMA’s action on monsoon-related cases was also stated to be at the final stage.
The meeting was informed that compensation for damage to houses and other properties, as well as for loss of life caused by monsoon rains, would be initiated after completion of verification by the PDMA and district administrations.
The meeting also decided to undertake further work on the Early Warning System and the House Structure Framework before the next monsoon season to strengthen the province’s preparedness and response capacity for future disasters.
