Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:58pm on 19 Aug 2025,Tuesday International
At least 358 people, including 30 children, have died in flash floods across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Buner district was the worst hit, with over 200 fatalities. The floods were caused by cloudbursts, with over 150 mm of rain falling within an hour in some areas. Floodwaters swept away homes and buildings, leaving many missing. Authorities are using excavators and other machinery to recover bodies. Relief supplies including tents, blankets, medicines, and food have been sent. Officials warn of more heavy rain until September 10. Since late June, floods have claimed 695 lives across Pakistan this monsoon season. (PC: X)
