Over 160 killed in deadly monsoon floods and landslides across Pakistan
Heavy monsoon rains triggered devastating floods and landslides across Pakistan on August 15, 2025, killing more than 160 people and destroying critical infrastructure. Additional casualties were reported in Indian-administered Kashmir, where at least 60 people died following a cloudburst and associated flooding.
Floods in Pakistan on August 15, 2025. Credit: Alkhidmat Foundation Pakistan
Heavy monsoon rains caused widespread flash floods and landslides across Pakistan on August 15, resulting in the deaths of over 160 people, according to official sources.
The worst affected regions include Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with over 140 deaths, Gilgit–Baltistan, and Azad Jammu and Kashmir, where dozens of villages have been inundated or cut off.
Districts reporting the highest tolls include Buner, Bajaur, Battagram, and Mansehra. In Gilgit–Baltistan and AJK, at least 14 additional fatalities were confirmed. Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said relief operations are ongoing but remain hampered by washed-out roads and continued rainfall.
The rains also caused a rescue helicopter to crash near the Swat Valley during relief operations, killing all five crew members on board.
A day of national mourning was declared by provincial authorities in response.
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— Alkhidmat Foundation Pakistan (@AlkhidmatOrg) August 15, 2025
In Indian-administered Kashmir, a separate weather event on the same day, a cloudburst near the Kishtwar district, triggered severe flash floods that killed at least 60 people and left over 250 missing. Pilgrimage routes were disrupted, and roughly 4 000 pilgrims were evacuated by emergency services.
Since the onset of the monsoon in late June, Pakistan has recorded over 300 flood-related deaths.
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