At least 10 people died in heavy
thunderstorms that wreaked havoc in Pakistan's north-western district of Swat
at the weekend, news reports said on Sunday.
Six children of a family were killed and two more were injured when
their mud house collapsed during overnight downpour in Madyan area of Swat, the
DawnNews television channel reported.
The news channel said two people died in Matta sub-district after being struck
by lightning, while two more were killed in Ghalai area.
Heavy showers have also disrupted communication links in Swat,
a scenic valley located some 250 kilometres from the capital Islamabad, dpa reported.
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