Pakistan’s northern region is facing one of the deadliest monsoon disasters in recent history. Nestled in the lush green mountains, Bishnoi village in Buner district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, was completely wiped out after heavy rains triggered devastating flash floods and landslides on 15th August 2025.
⚠️ Deadly Floods in Buner District
According to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), at least 314 people have been killed and 156 injured across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with Buner district recording 217 deaths. Entire households in Bishnoi were buried under rocks and mud as massive torrents of water brought down boulders, destroying everything in their path.
Rescue workers and locals continue to clear the debris without heavy machinery, using only small tools and bare hands in a desperate attempt to save lives.
đź’” Heartbreaking Stories of Survival
Many villagers recount horrifying moments. A house preparing for a wedding was swept away, killing dozens inside. Out of 80–90 households, almost 50% were completely destroyed, and the remaining are uninhabitable.
In Swat Valley, just 100 km away, a school principal’s quick action saved nearly 900 students from the floods, while elsewhere families were torn apart, with many still missing.
👉 Coverage on Geo News
🌍 Climate Change & Glacial Melting – A Growing Threat
Experts warn that global warming and glacial melting in northern Pakistan are accelerating landslides and flash floods. Monsoon rains already bring three-quarters of South Asia’s annual rainfall, but rising temperatures are making disasters more frequent and deadly.
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) reports 507 deaths nationwide since late June, with Punjab, Islamabad, and northern Pakistan being the hardest hit.
đźš‘ Relief Efforts in Bishnoi & Surrounding Areas
Relief organizations such as Al-Khidmat Foundation and government rescue teams are distributing goods, setting up medical camps, and clearing debris. The military has also joined the restoration work. Yet, locals say the destruction is so severe that “under every rock, there is a house.”
