Rescue operations remain critical as 50 individuals are still unaccounted for, while at least 120 others have been injured during the disaster that ravaged communities across the district.

Twenty-five family members were inside—20 have been buried, and five remain missing as of August 17, 2025, officials report.

As of today, the total confirmed death toll across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa due to these mid-August monsoon-induced floods and landslides has surpassed 320, with Buner among the hardest hit districts.

in Buner and surrounding areas Pakistan Army has deployed additional troops and the Corps of Engineers. to rescue survivors and recover bodies amid mud and debris the troops and corps of engineers have been equipped with specialized machinery

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Army helicopters continue to supply rations and evacuate stranded residents to safe locations. The Chief of Army Staff has directed the Corps of Engineers to repair damaged bridges and construct temporary structures, while soldiers have donated one day’s salary and one day’s rations—over 600 tons—for flood relief.

the flood-affected areas, including Buner were visited by KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur. He doubled the compensation for families of the deceased to Rs2 million each. Gandapur has announced the safe evacuation of over 3,500 people to date and along with it he has He has prioritized restoring access roads using heavy machinery, such as excavators, de-watering pumps, and bulldozers

to expedite rescue and aid distribution helicopters have been deployed. These operations are being overseen by Gandapur personally.

Rescue and relief operations are ongoing amid rising concerns of additional heavy rainfall through August 19. Authorities remain vigilant as efforts to recover missing persons and deliver essential aid continue.