The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Communications and Works Department has unveiled a staggering Rs 9.45 billion estimate for repairing roads and bridges damaged by flash floods and heavy rains across the province from August 15 to 22.

Relentless rains and flash floods have ravaged Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P), leaving at least 393 people dead, 190 injured, and 1,618 houses damaged — including 433 completely destroyed — with Buner reporting the highest toll at 234 fatalities.

In a detailed report released this week, the department stated that 331 roads were damaged at 336 locations, with approximately 493 kilometres of road infrastructure rendered unusable due to severe flooding and landslides. Of these, 229 roads have been partially reopened to traffic, while 50 have been fully restored. However,

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