Published on, Aug. 18 -- August 18, 2025 4:53 PM

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has allocated Rs800 million for flood relief across affected districts. An additional Rs500 million has been set aside specifically for Buner, the worst-hit district. Buner has suffered the most casualties, with 217 deaths and 120 injuries reported so far. The recent flash floods in KP have claimed 325 lives and injured 156 people, contributing to the nationwide death toll of 657 due to monsoon-related disasters since late June.

Besides Buner, other districts like Shangla, Mansehra, Bajaur, and Swat have also faced severe losses. Shangla recorded 36 deaths, Mansehra 24, Bajaur 21, and Swat 17, with heavy damage to homes and livestock. Swat saw the de...