Over 33 people missing after heavy floods devastate KP city National death toll reaches 660 n NDMA issues alerts for more rains, floods in several parts of country KP govt releases Rs800m for flood-hit areas, Rs500m for worst-affected Buner.
SWABI, ISLAMABAD - Twenty-five people were killed and more than 33 were missing when cloudbursts, followed by flash floods and lightning struck mountainous regions of Gadoon Amazai of Swabi district devastating infrastructure on Monday, said officials and politicians, who visited the ill-fated region after the catastrophe.
The worst-affected areas include Dalori Bala and Sarkoi Payan in the Gadoon Amazai region, where dozens of homes collapsed under the force of floodwaters. Many residents were trapped beneath debris.
Aqibullah Khan, Provincial Irrigation Minister who along with other officials and leaders of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf visited the Dalori, the village where the main incident occurred, said: “Eight bodies were recovered in my presence and seven more were expected to be recovered soon and over 33 were still missing.
Deputy Commissioner Swabi Nasrullah Khan confirmed that 12 houses have been submerged in Dalori village due to cloudbursts, and several people were killed, the flow of the flash floods from the cloudburst was very fast, and due to the mountainous area, landslides had also occurred at various places.
He said that cloudburst and landslides wreaked havoc everywhere in Gadoon Amazai belt, many houses were submerged due to flash floods, while many people were swept away in the flash floods. Amjad Gul, a member United Gadoon, said that many houses collapsed due to the cloudburst. The bodies of nine persons have been pulled out, and the rest are still under the debris.
Rescue teams have also been called from Haripur and Mardan district. He said that arrangements, medicines, camps, everything is ready in the hospital. People have voluntarily come out to help the affected people. The Chief Minister and the Chief Secretary are monitoring the situation, he said.
Meanwhile, in another cloudburst, nine people of a family buried under the debris in Sar Koi Payan, a village of Gadoon Amazai belt. A visiting woman from Faisalabad also perished with her child. In Colonel Sher Khan Kalay, a young man named Talha was swept away by the flood.
The disaster caused extensive property damage, destroyed crops, and disrupted electricity and mobile networks. Floodwaters and landslides blocked roads across the Gadoon Amazai region, hampering rescue operations.
The floods also affected Dalori Bala, Bada, Kola Gar, and the causeway connecting Marghaz and Zeeda, damaging houses, vehicles, and livestock.
The recent catastrophic floods in KP have claimed at least 341 lives as of data from the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) and injured 178 people. Meanwhile, data from the National Disaster Management Authority showed the nationwide toll from rain-related incidents since late-June rose to 660 deaths and 935 injured.
Authorities have warned that the mountainous terrain and ongoing rainfall continued to pose risks, urging residents to remain cautious while relief operations proceeded.
Meanwhile, the disaster management bodies and meteorological office issued a fresh alert of flooding in several parts of the country following heavy rains and expected hill torrents.
The continued spell of monsoon has significantly raised water levels in rivers and nullahs, particularly in the northern regions and it may worsen in vulnerable districts where flash floods and urban flooding are likely.
The warning, issued by meteorological offices, forecast heavy rains may generate flash floods in local nullahs/streams of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pothohar region, DG Khan/ Koh-e-suleman & northeastern Balochistan. Likewise, torrential rains may cause urban flood in low lying areas of northeastern Punjab, Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Nowshera and south-eastern Sindh.
Because of landslides/mudslides, it may also cause road closures in the vulnerable hilly areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Murree, Galliyat and Kashmir during the forecast period.
The Public, travellers and tourists are advised to avoid unnecessary exposure to vulnerable areas and remain updated about latest weather conditions.
The Flood Forecasting Division (FFD) of the Pakistan Meteorological Department also issued a fresh alert of flooding in several parts of the country especially near the hill torrents areas.
In KP province, Dir, Chitral, Swat, Kohistan, Shangla, Battagram, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Buner, Malakand, Bajaur, Mohmand, Kurram, Mardan, Swabi, Nowshera, Peshawar, Kohat, Karak, Bannu, Lakki Marwat, DI Khan, Hangu and Waziristan are likely to receive more rains.
In Punjab, weather with rain-wind/thundershower is expected in Rawalpindi, Murree, Galliyat, Jhelum, Attock, Chakwal, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Narowal, Sheikhupura, Hafizabad, Wazirabad, Chiniot, Lahore, Kasur, Okara, Faisalabad, Jhang, Tob Tek, Sargodha, Khushab, Mandi Bahauddin, Bahawalnagar, Bahawalpur, Kot Addu, Rahim Yar Khan, Khanpur, Multan, Sahiwal, Layyah, Bhakkar, Mianwali, Tunsa, D.G. Khan, Rajanpur and surrounding areas. Heavy to very heavyfalls is also likely at scattered places during the period.
In Sindh, rain-wind/thundershower is expected at isolated places in Tharparkar, Umarkot, Mithi, Thatta, Hyderabad, Badin, Dadu, Khairpur, Nausharo Feroze, Larkana, Jacobabad, Jacobabad, Sukkur, Ghotki, Shikarpur, Kashmore, Shaheed Benazirabad, Sanghar, Islamkot, Nagarparkar, Mirpur Khas and Karachi. Heavyfalls may occur at isolated places during the period.
In Balochistan, cloudy weather with chances of rain-wind/thundershower at isolated places in Zhob, Musakhel, Mastung, Loralai, Kohlu, Quetta, Kalat, Barkhan, Sibbi, Harnai, Qila Saifullah, Shirani, Pishin, Qila Abdullah, Dera Bugti, Nasirabad, Khuzdar, Noushki, Jhal Magsi, Awaran, Ormara, Pasni, Lasbela, Panjgur, Kech and Gwadar. Isolated heavyfalls is also expected in Awaran, Lasbella and Khuzdar during the period.
In Kashmir/Gilgit-Baltistan, cloudy weather with rain-wind/thundershower is expected in Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan. Isolated heavy rainfall is also expected during the period.
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a travel advisory for the northern regions, particularly Gilgit-Baltistan, following landslides and flood-related disruptions that have damaged several roads.
According to NDMA, landslides have forced closures on multiple routes, including Torghar Road (120 km), Battagram Road (140 km), Shangla Road (160 km), and Lower Kohistan Road (180 km). Sections of Tatta Pani Road (320–360 km), Gilgit Road (400–420 km), Hunza Road (530 km), and parts of the Karakoram Highway are also blocked.
Jasar Road and Mingora-Swat Road are facing multiple landslide threats, while in Ghanche, the Sermo Bridge and the Saltoro Bridge in Shyok have been damaged, leaving no alternate routes available. In Skardu, an unsafe alternate road exists toward Baghicha, but NDMA has advised against travel. The Astak Bridge in Jasar has also been affected, cutting off the route.
Roads to Shandur, Khalti, Dain, and Ishkoman are severely damaged. Travel routes from Hopper to Nagar, Gulmit to Gojal, and Gilgit to Jaglot are also blocked with no alternative passage.
In Astore, the Chilam Road is closed, with Deosai serving as the only alternate route. Thangol Nala to Shigar and Kargil to Kharmang in Skardu are similarly inaccessible due to flooding and landslides.
About river forecasts, the Flood Forecasting Division (FFD) issued a fresh regarding river flows, rainfall forecasts, and reservoir levels across the country.
The forecast indicates medium flood conditions in the Indus River at Kalabagh and Chashma, with high inflows also recorded at Tarbela. The Jhelum River at Mangla is likely to remain in low flood. Chenab at Marala, Khanki, and Qadirabad may also experience low to medium flood levels. Ravi and Sutlej rivers are projected to remain in low flood ranges is likely to stay in low to medium flood.
PAF AIRLIFTS 48 TONS OF AID TO FLOOD-HIT KP, SETS UP AIR BRIDGE
Meanwhile, Pakistan Air Force extended vital support to ongoing relief operations in flood-affected areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
In this regard, an ISPR statement said, a total of 48 tons of relief goods arranged by an NGO were airlifted from Karachi to Peshawar.
By establishing an air bridge, PAF has ensured the swift transportation of urgently needed supplies to support relief efforts in the flood-hit districts of Buner and Shangla.
The consignment comprising essential dry ration will be distributed among affected families in close coordination with National Disaster Management Authority.
This humanitarian mission reflects Pakistan Air Force’s enduring commitment to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the nation, not only in safeguarding the aerial frontiers of the country but also in providing timely assistance to fellow countrymen in times of crisis.
Meanwhile, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government released Rs800 million in relief funds for all affected districts, with an additional Rs 500m specifically for worst-hit Buner.
KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur also announced donations from salaries: one month’s pay from the CM, 15 days from cabinet members, seven days from provincial lawmakers, two days from officers in grade 17 and above, and one day from lower staff.
The KP Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) announced Rs800m in relief funds to the administrations of affected districts on the instructions of the provincial government.
A separate relief fund of Rs500m has been earmarked for Buner district, which accounts for the majority of casualties with 222 deaths and 120 injuries, according to a PDMA report released yesterday.
Buner was followed by Shangla, with 36 deaths and 21 people injured in flash floods and roof collapses since August 15. At least 95 houses have been damaged — 55 fully — with as many schools partially destroyed in Shangla.
Mansehra and Bajaur recorded 21 deaths each and five injuries each. Swat reported 20 deaths and two injuries, but witnessed the heaviest damage to infrastructure as 220 houses have been either fully or partially damaged and 163 cattle have perished.
Five people died and three people were injured in Lower Dir due to flash floods and thunder strikes, while 100 cattle perished. Three people died in Battagram due to flash floods, while a roof collapse in Nowshera killed two people.
