Heavy monsoon rains in northern Pakistan have led to flash floods, claiming at least 321 lives within 48 hours. Most fatalities occurred in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, with additional deaths in Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan. The provincial government has declared disaster-hit areas, including Buner, Bajaur, and Swat. Approximately 2,000 rescue workers are on site, facing difficulties due to washed-out roads and heavy rainfall, impacting aid delivery. Despite efforts, few survivors are relocating, as many are trapped under debris or grieving lost relatives.
The death toll from heavy monsoon rains that have triggered flash floods across northern Pakistan has risen to at least 321 people in the past 48 hours.
The provincial government has declared the severely affected mountainous districts of Buner, Bajaur, Swat, Shangla, Mansehra and Battagram disaster-hit areas.
Heavy rainfall, landslides in several areas and washed-out roads are causing significant challenges in delivering aid, particularly in transporting heavy machinery and ambulances.
Rescue workers are trying to evacuate survivors, but very few people are relocating due to the deaths of their relatives or loved ones being trapped in the debris.
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