14 killed in Frontier floods, rains

At least 14 people have been killed in flooding and rains in different parts of Frontier whereas provincial government has called army after severe flooding and rains throughout the province.

Three more bodies have been recovered from the rainstorm drain in Tekhta Baig area of tehsil Jamrood of Khyber Agency.

There is low flooding in River Chinnab at Khanki and Qadirabad and River Ravi at Biluki in Punjab and River Indus at Guddu.

Situation is worsening in different areas of district Peshawar as floodwaters had entered into houses in Potohar, Reigi, Shahi Bala and adjoining areas forced people to stay at homes.

District government has called army and helicopter help to cope up with the situation. Chief Minister Frontier Ameer Hyder Khan Hoti said that full support would be given to district government.