Flood Situation in K-P, G-B, and AJK Remains Critical (August 18, 2025)

by | Aug 18, 2025 | Current Affairs

Nationwide Toll: Over 650 deaths reported so far; Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) worst hit.

  • Army in Action: Pakistan Army continues large-scale rescue and relief operations across all affected regions.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (K-P)

  • Severe Impact: Buner and Swat districts among the hardest hit.
  • Casualties: Death toll in K-P alone has crossed 390.
  • Relief Efforts: COAS Field Marshal Asim Munir has deployed more troops, helicopters, and medical teams.
  • PM’s Directive: PM Shehbaz Sharif directed federal ministers to personally oversee relief work.
  • Infrastructure Damage: Roads, bridges, and settlements washed away; many areas remain cut off.

Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B)

  • Fatalities: At least 32 people have lost their lives due to flash floods and landslides.
  • Connectivity Crisis: Karakoram Highway and Baltistan Highway blocked, leaving thousands stranded.
  • Army Response: Relief camps set up; field hospital and medical team established in Tero village (Phander tehsil). Helicopters evacuating critical patients.

Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK)

  • Loss of Lives: At least 15 deaths reported due to flash floods and landslides.
  • Rescue & Relief: Federal government, local authorities, and the Army jointly conducting operations to support displaced families.

NDMA Warning

  • Forecast: Heavy rainfall and flash floods expected in coming days.
  • Advisory: Citizens urged to avoid unnecessary travel and remain on high alert.

Pakistan stands united in facing this natural disaster, with the Pakistan Army leading frontline relief operations to save lives and restore connectivity.

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