A powerful cloudburst has caused flash floods in Buner, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, killing at least 157 people and leaving many others missing. Rescue teams are still searching for survivors, but the ongoing bad weather is making their work difficult.
The heavy rains, which began suddenly, destroyed hundreds of houses and washed away roads, bridges, and farmlands. Entire villages were flooded, forcing people to leave their homes with little more than the clothes they were wearing. Many families have been separated, and some are still trying to find their loved ones.
Local authorities have declared a state of emergency to speed up rescue and relief efforts. Army and emergency response teams have been sent to the affected areas, bringing boats, medical aid, and food supplies. Helicopters are also being used to reach remote villages that have been cut off due to landslides and broken roads.
Hospitals in the region are overwhelmed, treating people with injuries and providing shelter to those who lost their homes. Relief camps have been set up, but the number of displaced people continues to rise.
Officials are warning that more rain is expected in the coming days, which could cause further flooding and slow down recovery efforts. They are advising residents in low-lying areas to move to safer places immediately.
The disaster has brought daily life to a halt in Buner, and the road to recovery will be long. Authorities are calling on humanitarian organizations and volunteers to help provide urgent assistance to the flood victims.
