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1. Executive Summary
Pakistan is currently grappling with heavy rains and flooding, with several regions experiencing flood damages since late June. The onset of July marked the escalation of these conditions, particularly in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Punjab, and Balochistan provinces, where flash flooding has led to the emergency declaration of certain districts/areas.
Since June 26, 2025, heavy monsoon rains and floods have caused 667 deaths (392 men, 94 women, 171 children) and 992 injuries, mainly from heavy rain, house collapses, flash floods, and electrocution.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) is a mountainous region in northern Pakistan, characterized by its rugged terrain and diverse topography, ranging from fertile plains to high-altitude areas. The region is home to numerous glaciers and rivers, making it highly susceptible to hydrological disasters such as glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs), cloud bursts, and flash floods. In recent years, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) has faced significant impacts from climate change and natural disasters. The region has seen an increase in the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, including glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs), cloud bursts and flash floods.
The Director General of the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) KP recommended declaring an emergency under Section 16 (A)(1) of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa NDM Act, 2010, amended in 2019, to enable the District Administration to address the challenges and carry out necessary relief measures effectively. As per the letter issued by the RR&SD “Now therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred under Section 16(A)(1)&(2) of the National Disaster Management (KP) Act 2010, Secretary of the Relief, Rehabilitation & Settlement Department of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa declared an emergency in the districts of Swat, Buner, Bajaur, Torghar, Mansehra, Shangla, Dir Lower, Dir Upper, and Battagram, effective immediately until August 31, 2025, to provide immediate relief to the affected populations."
District Buner, KPK: District Buner, located in the Malakand Division of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, is a mountainous area with fertile valleys and a rich cultural heritage. The district headquarters is Daggar, covering approximately 1,865 square kilometers. According to the 2023 Population Census, Buner has a population of 1,016,869, showing steady growth over the past decade.
The unprecedented heavy rainfall, combined with a sudden cloudburst on August 15, 2025, devastating multiple areas of District Buner, triggering intense flash floods across subdivisions Daggar, Chagharzi, Gagra, and most severely, Pir Baba (Tehsil Gadezi).
The scale and severity of the flooding have been devastating, causing widespread destruction to live, homes, vital infrastructure, and livelihoods. According to the Deputy Commissioner Office in Buner, figures from letter number 2388/DDMU/DC(B) dated August 18, 2025, confirm 228 deaths (167 Gadezai, 34 Chagerzai, 27 Daggar and 01 Mandahar), 120 injuries, and 134 missing persons. The district administration also reports the displacement of 124 families in villages such as Bishonai, Qadar Nagar, Batai, Pir Baba Bazar, Gokand, Bagra, Gambat, and Ganshal Mira. Additionally, 28 schools are fully or partially damaged, 825 shops are fully or partially damaged, 14 healthcare facilities are fully or partially damaged, and approximately 110 km of infrastructure (like bridges and roads) is damaged. Moreover, 6 water supply schemes were completely washed away, and 30 water supply schemes were partially damaged. A total of 26,142 acres of crops were washed away.
The district government has established relief camps in following locations in district Buner
Total Relief Camps Established in Distt Buner: 1) Ganshal Sar Camp: Total Families: 46/No of Individuals: 322, 2) Govt High and Primary School, Mardu Total Families: 63 / No of Individuals: 441, 3) Ganshal Maira: Total Families: 09 / No of Families: 63 (District govt is providing food and drinking water to the affected families).