1 year ago
Pakistan Floods Kill Over 320, Hampering Rescue Efforts
Heavy monsoon rains caused devastating flash floods and landslides in Pakistan, primarily in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
Over 300 people have died, with many injured.
Rescue workers are struggling to reach affected areas due to continued rainfall and damaged infrastructure.
The disaster has caused widespread trauma, and the situation is expected to worsen as the monsoon season intensifies.
This year's monsoon arrived early, bringing intense rainfall and causing significant damage.
Flash floods and landslides killed at least 321 people in Pakistan.
Most deaths occurred in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, with at least 23 injured.
Rescue operations are hampered by heavy rain, landslides, and road closures.
Buner, Bajaur, Swat, Shangla, Mansehra, and Battagram declared disaster areas.
The monsoon season has begun earlier and is expected to be more intense.
- Who
- Residents, rescue workers
- What
- Flash floods and landslides
- Where
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, and Pakistan-administered Kashmir
- When
- Last 48 hours
- Why
- Heavy monsoon rains
Impact on Residents
Rescue Challenges
Grief
Impact on Residents
Residents are experiencing profound trauma and loss.
Rescue Challenges
The disaster is devastating with many deaths.
Key facts
- Death Toll
- At least 321
- Injured
- At least 23
- Affected Districts
- Buner, Bajaur, Swat, Shangla, Mansehra, Battagram
- Cause
- Heavy monsoon rains
- Challenges
- Heavy rainfall, landslides, and washed-out roads
Timeline
Pakistan floods surge: pre-monsoon rains unleash deadly devastation.
Then, flash floods triggered rescue operations in the north with high casualties.
Quotes
Saifullah Khan
32-year-old schoolteacher
“I help retrieve the bodies of the children I taught, I keep wondering what kind of trial nature has imposed on these kids.”
NDTV
“We still have no clear idea who in this small village is alive and who is dead.”
NDTV
Bilal Ahmed Faizi
Spokesman for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's rescue agency
“Heavy rainfall, landslides in several areas, and washed-out roads are causing significant challenges in delivering aid, particularly in transporting heavy machinery and ambulances.”
NDTV
“Due to road closures in most areas, rescue workers are travelling on foot to conduct operations in remote regions.”
NDTV
Syed Muhammad Tayyab Shah
Representative of the national disaster agency
“The next 15 days... the intensity of the monsoon will further exacerbate.”
NDTV
Azizullah
Resident of Buner district
“The ground was trembling due to the force of the water, and it felt like death was staring me in the face.”
NDTV
Sources
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