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Heavy Floods in Pakistan Leave Over 340 Dead, Hindering Rescue Efforts

Graciela Maria Reporter / Updated : 2025-08-18 09:17:58
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ISLAMABAD — Sudden, intense monsoon rains in northwestern Pakistan have caused catastrophic flash floods, killing at least 344 people and injuring 137, with authorities warning the death toll is expected to rise. The floods have wreaked havoc, washing away roads and bridges and severely hampering rescue and relief operations in the affected regions.

The calamity, which began on August 15, primarily struck the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, with the Buner district being one of the hardest-hit areas. According to Pakistan's National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), the majority of the casualties resulted from flash floods and collapsing homes.

Challenges in Rescue Operations

Rescue and relief teams are facing significant obstacles. Bilal Ahmed Faizi, a spokesperson for the province's rescue agency, stated that many bodies are still being recovered from the debris of collapsed houses. The widespread destruction of roads and landslides has made it nearly impossible for heavy machinery and ambulances to reach remote areas, forcing rescue workers to travel on foot.

Local residents are assisting with the grim task, using their bare hands and shovels to clear heavy rocks and rubble in a desperate search for survivors. A resident named Abdul Khan described the situation, saying, "People are still buried under the rubble," and that search operations are underway downstream for those who were swept away by the powerful currents.

Adding to the tragedy, a relief helicopter carrying five people, including two pilots, crashed in the mountainous Bajaur region of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province while attempting to deliver aid. All five on board were killed, according to local officials. The crash was attributed to adverse weather conditions.

Disaster Declaration and Weather Warnings

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has declared Buner and four other districts as disaster-stricken areas. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a heavy rain alert for the northwestern regions, urging residents to take precautionary measures. Meteorologists predict a continuation of severe monsoon weather in the coming days.

According to Zahir Babar, a PMD meteorologist, extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and destructive in Pakistan. He noted that many residents in low-lying areas were caught off guard by the flash floods, as they were unaware of the severity of the rainfall in the mountains.

While climate change is a significant factor in the increasing intensity of these floods, Babar also cited poor infrastructure and human activity as contributing factors. The construction of homes near riverbanks and the blocking of waterways with waste have exacerbated the flood damage.

A Recurring Crisis

Monsoon season, which typically runs from June to September, provides crucial rainfall for agriculture but also brings immense devastation due to poor drainage and sanitation systems. A study by the World Weather Attribution (WWA) research group found that the rainfall in Pakistan from June 24 to July 24 was 10-15% higher than average due to climate change.

This year's floods evoke tragic memories of the 2022 floods, which were unprecedented in Pakistan's history. That disaster resulted in over 1,700 deaths and caused an estimated economic loss of $40 billion.

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