Over 150 Lives Lost in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Severe monsoon rains, cloudbursts, and flash floods have wreaked havoc in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP),Pakistan floods 2025. According to official reports, more than 150 people have lost their lives, with over 120 deaths recorded in Buner alone. Several individuals remain missing as floodwaters swept away entire villages, destroying homes, vehicles, and livestock.
Buner district has been placed under a state of emergency, while Swat witnessed overflowing rivers destroying infrastructure in their path. Mingora city faced flooding as river water entered residential areas, damaging bridges and cutting off transportation links.
Baajaur, Mansehra, and Batragram Declared Disaster Zones
In Baajaur, 21 people died due to flash floods and landslides after a cloudburst. In Mansehra’s Dheri Hali village, 16 bodies were recovered after floodwaters swept away residents. The provincial government has declared Buner, Baajaur, Mansehra, and Batragram as disaster-hit areas.
Rescue operations faced further tragedy when a Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government helicopter carrying relief supplies crashed due to bad weather, killing all five crew members, including two pilots.
Gilgit-Baltistan Faces Massive Infrastructure Loss
In Gilgit-Baltistan, flash floods devastated several valleys. In Chilas, multiple people were swept away, with survivors clinging to tree trunks. The floods destroyed houses, agricultural fields, bridges, and water channels. In Skardu, torrential rains blocked several roads, while the Satpara Dam’s water channel was washed away, forcing power plants to shut down.
The Karakoram Highway remains closed, cutting off Gilgit from Rawalpindi and halting supplies.
Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Severely Hit
In Neelum Valley, flash floods destroyed six bridges and claimed 11 lives. In Muzaffarabad, a cloudburst killed eight people, including six members of the same family. Over 800 stranded tourists at Ratti Gali Base Camp were rescued. Landslides have blocked key roads, including the Kohala-Muzaffarabad Highway and the Leepa Valley Road.
Occupied Kashmir’s Kiwad Area Reports Dozens Dead Pakistan floods 2025
Across the Line of Control, in Occupied Kashmir’s Kiwad region, a cloudburst followed by a flood killed over 60 people and left more than 100 missing. A large number of Hindu pilgrims visiting a local temple were caught in the disaster, with many swept away in the sudden floodwaters.
Government Response and Relief Efforts Pakistan floods 2025
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif contacted the Chairman of NDMA, directing the use of all resources for rescue operations. A monitoring cell has been established to assess damage, while federal and provincial governments have pledged full cooperation in relief efforts.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s government reported rescuing over 2,000 people so far. Emergency warnings remain in place as more heavy rain is forecast in northern Pakistan and Kashmir.
