Khyber Pakhtunkhwa flood alert warns of heavy rains from August 4 to August 7, 2025, threatening flash floods and landslides. The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) issued the alert today, urging vigilance in districts like Swat, Chitral, Dir, Mansehra, Abbottabad, and Charsadda. For residents, the news rekindles painful memories of the 2022 floods that devastated homes and lives.
PMD’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Flood Alert
The Pakistan Meteorological Department predicts torrential downpours and gusty winds, risking urban flooding and landslides in hilly areas. On X, locals voice their fears: “Swat’s still recovering from last month’s floods. We can’t lose more,” one user shared. Since June, monsoon rains have killed 12, injured 18, and damaged over 300 homes in KP, per PDMA reports. A recent tragedy in Swat, where a family was swept away, weighs heavily.
Relief Efforts
The PDMA has mobilized Rescue 1122 teams, equipped with boats and pumps, and hospitals are on standby. Residents are urged to avoid rivers and low-lying areas, while tourists are warned against traveling to landslide-prone zones like Malakand. The PDMA’s 24/7 helpline (1700) is active for emergencies. Mixed hope and frustration: “We need better drains, not just alerts,” one user wrote.
With Rs10 million allocated for relief, the PDMA is coordinating with the NDMA to monitor risks. As KP braces for this flood alert, communities pray for safety, hoping swift action will protect lives and livelihoods from the looming deluge.
Published in SouthAsianDesk, August 4th, 2025
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