At least five people, including two women and two children, have died in flash floods across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) province, Pakistan.
Four more children sustained injuries in the rain-related incidents. The provincial disaster management authority (PDMA) reported that one house was completely destroyed and three others partially damaged due to the torrential rains and flooding, which affected Buner, Mohmand, and Charsadda districts.
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a warning of further flash and riverine flooding in various parts of Pakistan due to a forecast of moderate to heavy monsoon rains from July 6th to 10th.
The current weather system is fueled by moisture from the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea, combined with a westerly wave.Heavy rainfall is anticipated in central and northeastern Punjab, lower Sindh, central K-P, Balochistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), and Gilgit-Baltistan.
Authorities expect rising water levels in the Indus, Chenab, and Kabul rivers, with low-level flooding already observed at Tarbela, Kalabagh, and Chashma dams.
Flash floods are also feared in tributaries of the Swat, Panjkora, Jhelum, and Chitral rivers, as well as streams originating from the Pir Panjal and Kirthar ranges, particularly impacting districts such as Awaran, Khuzdar, and Jhal Magsi.Since the start of the monsoon season last month, at least 21 lives, including 10 children, have been lost in K-P due to heavy rain and flash flooding.
The Swat Valley alone accounted for 14 fatalities, where a flash flood swept away families near a riverbank.The PDMA has directed district administrations to provide immediate assistance to affected families and ensure proper medical care for the injured. The NDMA urges citizens to remain vigilant, heed official advisories, and utilize the Disaster Alert App for real-time updates. Residents in at-risk areas are advised to avoid flooded areas, relocate valuables to higher ground, and stay informed about weather conditions. Urban administrations are instructed to have dewatering machinery ready.
