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Flash Floods in KP Claim Lives of Five Children Amid Relentless Monsoon Rains
Tragedy strikes Swat as five children lose their lives in flash floods. Monsoon rains wreak havoc across KP, damaging homes, roads, and farmlands. Authorities urge extreme caution.
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by News Desk
2025-07-22
Flash Floods in KP Claim Lives of Five Children Amid Relentless Monsoon Rains

Torrential monsoon rains have triggered flash floods across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Swat district, leaving at least five children dead in multiple rain-related incidents, according to Rescue 1122 officials.

Rescue spokesperson Shafiqa Gul confirmed the fatalities on Tuesday, describing the dire consequences of unrelenting downpours that have battered the region since late June. In the Malam Jabba area’s Sur Dherai village, a woman attempting to cross a stream with her two young sons was caught in a sudden flash flood.

“The mother, holding a 10-month-old baby, was guiding her seven-year-old across when the water surged,” Gul said. “She lost grip, and both children were swept away.” Rescue teams recovered their bodies after extensive efforts.

In a separate incident in the Gujar Band Shanko area of Madyan, a house collapsed due to the heavy rains, killing three children and critically injuring a woman. Rescue teams, with help from locals, pulled the victims from the rubble and transported them to Civil Hospital Madyan.

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) reports that nationwide, over 221 people have died and more than 500 injured in monsoon-related incidents since June 26.

In Chitral, melting glaciers combined with downpours have caused the Chitral River to flood, washing away at least six homes and large sections of farmland in Junali Koch near Booni. Villages in Upper Chitral’s Yarkhon Valley, especially Arakhan in Mirgram, saw dozens of homes damaged and significant livestock losses.

Low-lying areas such as Ayunand in Lower Chitral remain at risk, with the river’s water levels still dangerously high.

Meanwhile, Bajaur tribal district authorities have closed the vital Jar Bypass Road after flooding, rerouting travelers to the Khar-Qazfi Bypass Road. Other parts of KP have suffered road collapses, damaged bridges, and disrupted transport routes including the Darra Tang Road, stranding many vehicles and causing supply chain issues.

Emergency services are on high alert across the province. The district administrations have urged residents, especially in flood-prone and mountainous areas, to stay vigilant and avoid unnecessary travel.

This month’s tragedies follow a deadly June in Swat, where 13 tourists perished after flash floods swept through their riverside shelter.

With more rain forecast in the coming days, KP authorities have issued a red alert and are monitoring vulnerable zones closely.

 
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