Pakistan has been hit by multiple deadly cloudbursts during this monsoon season, triggering flash floods and landslides across mountainous regions. The most devastating incidents occurred in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, particularly in Buner and Swabi districts.
đź“Ť Buner District: Over 200 Dead in Sudden Deluge
- A rare cloudburst dumped over 150mm of rain within an hour, sweeping away entire villages.
- At least 207 people were killed, with hundreds more missing or injured.
- Satellite images show towns like Pir Baba and Dagar engulfed in mud and debris.
- The region’s steep slopes and deforested terrain worsened the impact, causing widespread landslides and destruction.
đź“Ť Swabi District: 25 Killed, Infrastructure Crippled
- A powerful cloudburst struck Dalori Bala and Sarkoi Payan, collapsing homes and trapping residents.
- 25 people, including children and elderly, lost their lives; 35 others injured.
- Roads were blocked, electricity and mobile networks disrupted.
- The Pakistan Army deployed helicopters for rescue operations, while local officials rushed to the scene.
đź“Ť Babusar Top, Gilgit-Baltistan: Tourists Swept Away
- A separate cloudburst near Babusar Top killed five tourists and blocked major roads.
- Over 15 vehicles were swept away, and several people remain missing.
- The Karakoram Highway and other key routes were shut down due to landslides.