Pakistan is facing deadly floods caused by ongoing monsoon rains. Over 400 people have died, and thousands are displaced in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Azad Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan.
The worst-hit region is Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where floods and landslides have taken 357 lives. Victims include 41 women and 29 children. More than 600 houses were damaged, and 182 were completely destroyed. In South Waziristan, floodwaters washed away two major bridges and several acres of farmland.
Gilgit-Baltistan has reported 14 deaths and three missing persons. Heavy floods cut off the Baltistan Highway, leaving four districts isolated. Emergency teams are working around the clock to reopen roads and deliver fuel supplies.
In Azad Kashmir, floods and cloudbursts have killed 19 people, including children. At least 16 others were injured. The hardest-hit areas have seen major damage to roads, homes, and public services.
A deadly cloudburst in Swabi district killed 17 people. Rescue teams, along with army support, are clearing debris and searching for survivors. Heavy machinery, ambulances, and rescue workers have been deployed in the area.
Flood warnings are also active in Punjab. The Indus River at Tarbela is in low flood. Kalabagh and Chashma Barrages are experiencing medium-level floods. In the Ravi River, water flow has risen to 53,000 cusecs, raising concerns of more flooding in the next 24 hours.
In Jhelum, a pond breach submerged nearby homes and roads. Mangla Dam is also nearing full capacity.
Relief efforts are underway. Rescue agencies, the military, and local administrations are supporting affected communities. Relief camps and medical posts are active in flooded regions.
Floods continue to threaten lives and property across Pakistan. Officials warn that more rain is expected in the coming days.
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