Rain-related incidents kill 11 in NW Pakistan--China Economi

ISLAMABAD, March 30 (Xinhua) -- At least 11 people, including 10 children and a woman, were killed and 49 others injured in rain-related incidents in Pakistan's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, rescue officials said on Monday.

The casualties were reported in Bannu, North Waziristan, and Kohat districts, where heavy rains caused roof collapses and partial damage to several houses.

According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, intermittent rains are likely to continue in various districts of the province until Tuesday.

Authorities urged citizens to avoid unnecessary travel and take precautionary measures.