Flash floods in northern Pakistan have resulted in over 344 fatalities and the destruction of numerous homes. Most casualties occurred in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, particularly in Buner where landslides buried entire villages. Over 150 individuals are still unaccounted for. Rescue efforts involve around 2,000 workers across nine districts, hindered by ongoing rain. Declared disaster-hit areas are Buner, Bajaur, Swat, Shangla, Mansehra, and Battagram. Mass funerals have taken place as community members mourn their losses, with neighboring Iran offering assistance amid the disaster.
The torrential rains triggered flash floods, killing at least 344 people and destroying hundreds of homes, with the majority of fatalities reported in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
More than 150 people are missing in Buner, where at least 208 were killed, and entire villages were reported partially buried due to landslides.
About 2,000 rescue workers are involved in efforts across nine districts, with ongoing operations hampered by rain, and chances of survival for those buried under debris are slim.
The provincial government has declared several mountainous districts as disaster-hit areas and mass funerals were held with bodies laid out on the village ground.
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