At least 325 people have lost their lives and over 150 others were injured as relentless monsoon rains and flash floods battered Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and other parts of Pakistan, officials said on Monday.
The disaster has submerged villages, damaged homes, and forced thousands to evacuate.
Torrential rains expected in Pakistan
Intermittent rain is expected in Islamabad today. Heavy rainfall is also likely in Dir, Chitral, Swat, Kohistan, Shangla, Battagram, and Mansehra, according to the Meteorological Department.
Heavy showers are also expected at a few places in Buner, Abbottabad, Haripur, Malakand, and Bajaur. Similar conditions are forecast for Peshawar, Mardan, Swabi, Nowshera, Kohat, Bannu, Lakki Marwat, Dera Ismail Khan, and Waziristan.
Thunderstorms are predicted in Rawalpindi, Murree, Galiyat, Jhelum, Attock, Chakwal, and Gujrat. More thunderstorms are also expected in Gujranwala, Sialkot, Narowal, and Sheikhupura, as well as in Lahore, Kasur, Okara, and Faisalabad.
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Further rain with thunderstorms is likely in Jhang, Toba Tek Singh, Sargodha, and Khushab. Showers accompanied by thunder are also forecast for Bahawalnagar, Bahawalpur, Multan, Layyah, Bhakkar, and Mianwali.
The weather in Sindh will remain humid and partly cloudy, according to the Meteorological Department. Rain is likely in Tharparkar, Umarkot, Mithi, Thatta, Hyderabad, and Badin. Showers are also expected in Dadu, Khairpur, Naushahro Feroze, Larkana, and Jacobabad.
Rain is forecast for Sukkur, Ghotki, Shikarpur, Kashmore, and Shaheed Benazirabad, while Karachi, Sanghar, Islamkot, Nagarparkar, and Mirpur Khas may also receive rainfall. The department further warned that heavy rain is possible at some locations in Tharparkar.
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Hot and humid weather is expected in most districts of Balochistan. Heavy rainfall is forecast in Zhob, Musakhel, Mastung, Loralai, and Kohlu, while Kalat, Barkhan, Sibi, Dera Bugti, Naseerabad, and Khuzdar are also likely to receive heavy showers.
Rain is expected in some areas of Awaran, Ormara, Pasni, and Lasbela, while Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan are likely to experience cloudy weather.
Widespread destruction in KP
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) confirmed that 30 women and 21 children were among the dead. The worst-hit district was Buner, where 217 deaths were reported.
In total, 339 houses were damaged -- 106 of them completely destroyed. Landslides and flash floods wreaked havoc in Swat, Buner, Bajaur, Mansehra, Shangla, and Battagram. Rescue teams continue to clear blocked roads and evacuate families, while hospitals have been placed on high alert.
Flood levels in rivers and streams
Flood monitoring reports showed:
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Low-level flood in Jindi River, Charsadda (9,851 cusecs).
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Medium-level flood in Naranji Nallah, Swabi (11,662 cusecs).
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Normal water flow in Kalpani Nallah, Mardan (17,441 cusecs).
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Low-level flood in Dor River, Haripur (14,214 cusecs).
In Abbottabad, heavy rain submerged Ayub Bridge on the Karakoram Highway, forcing authorities to close the route. Rainwater also entered schools, disrupting educational activities in Bodla.
Pakistan Army joins relief efforts
The Pakistan Army has launched large-scale flood relief operations in Buner, Swat, Shangla, and Bajaur. Helicopters are delivering food and medical supplies, while engineering units work to reopen blocked roads.
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Doctors have set up mobile camps to treat patients, and search teams are recovering people trapped in debris. Military officials said operations will continue until all affected families are safely evacuated.
Govt monitoring and relief supplies
Authorities said 89 trucks of relief goods have already been sent to affected districts, including tents, food, and medicines. PDMA has warned that heavy rainfall is expected to continue from August 19 to August 21, urging residents to remain cautious of flash floods and landslides.
