Including the federal capital, parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Monday received heavy rain, increasing the flow of gushing water in the rivers, also inducing floods in streams in the disaster-hit Malakand and Hazara divisions.
The rain received today, on Monday, in Islamabad and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
After the cloudburst, deadly events occurred in the parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, especially the district of Buner, where over 400 people lost their lives and more than 800were injured, and many are still missing.
Shangla, Bajaur, Swat, and Mansehra were also badly affected by the deluge, with casualties.
The district administration of respective districts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has been appealing to the public to avoid visiting rivers, streams and unnecessary travel in the areas where flood possibilities prevail.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Further increase in intensity of monsoon rains predicted from tomorrow, PDMA issues high alert
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has issued a warning in response to the Meteorological Department’s forecast of intermittent heavy rains, strong winds, and thunderstorms across various districts from August 17 to 19, 2025.
District administrations and relevant institutions must remain vigilant as heavy rainfall is expected to trigger flash floods in multiple areas, including Abbottabad, Mansehra, Swat, Chitral, Dir, Malakand, Kohistan, Buner, Peshawar, Mardan, Nowshera, Dera Ismail Khan, Tank, Mohmand, Orakzai, Lakki Marwat, and North and South Waziristan.
The PDMA cautions that the heavy rains may lead to flooding in local streams, drains, and rivers. Additionally, mountainous regions could experience landslides, while urban areas might face flooding. The authority warns that strong winds and thunderstorms pose risks to vulnerable structures, electricity poles, billboards, and solar panels.
In light of these potential hazards, the PDMA urges all district administrations to take precautionary measures, ensure the drainage system is clear, and provide shelter for residents, tourists, and travellers.
