Kathmandu – Pakistan is grappling with one of its worst flood disasters in recent years, with the death toll now surpassing 350.
Heavy rains that began late last week triggered flash floods across multiple regions, leaving behind a trail of destruction, grief, and uncertainty.
The hardest-hit area is Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, where at least 328 people have lost their lives. Raging rivers and collapsing homes turned entire communities into disaster zones. In Gilgit-Baltistan, 12 people have died, while 11 more fatalities have been reported from Pakistan-administered Jammu and Kashmir.
As the water continues to recede in some areas, the scale of the tragedy is becoming clearer. At least 134 people are still missing, and over 159 are being treated for injuries in hospitals. So far, more than 3,500 people have been rescued from flood-hit areas — many of them stranded without food, clean water, or shelter.
The floods struck suddenly on Friday, following days of relentless rain. In nine districts, around 2,000 rescue workers have been working non-stop to reach those in need. But with roads washed away and landslides blocking key routes, getting help to some remote areas remains nearly impossible.
Bilal Ahmed Faizi, spokesperson for the rescue agency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, said the damage to infrastructure has been severe. “It’s very difficult to get heavy machinery or even ambulances into many of these places,” he said. “We’re doing all we can, but the conditions are incredibly challenging.”
With weather forecasts still uncertain, authorities are urging people in high-risk zones to evacuate where possible and stay alert. For now, Pakistan continues to battle not just the floods, but also the heartbreak and hardship they’ve left behind.
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