Pakistan floods: 18 killed, 19 injured in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa since July 19
Synopsis
Monsoon fury has claimed at least 18 lives in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa since 19 July, with children making up the largest share of the dead. Punjab adds eight more fatalities, and Gujranwala's ongoing metro construction has turned its GT Road into a flood channel — a man-made factor deepening a natural disaster.
Key Takeaways
At least 18 people — including eight children — were killed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa between 19 July and 23 July due to heavy rains and flash floods.
19 people were injured in KP; 30 houses damaged, of which seven were completely destroyed .
Incidents were reported across 16-plus districts , including Peshawar, Bajaur, Abbottabad, and North and South Waziristan.
A separate rain event in Punjab killed at least 8 people and injured 14 in Gujranwala, Narowal, Pakpattan, and Lahore.
Gujranwala was the worst-hit city in Punjab, with flooding worsened by GT Road excavation for a metro bus project.
The PDMA is coordinating relief with Rescue 1122 and district administrations; operations are ongoing.
At least 18 people have been killed and 19 others injured in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province since 19 July, as relentless heavy rains and flash floods battered multiple districts, according to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA). The toll, confirmed on 23 July, includes eight children, seven men, and three women among the deceased.
How the Deaths Occurred
The fatalities were primarily caused by roof and wall collapses as floodwaters undermined structures, and by individuals being swept away by flash floods. Among the 19 injured, 11 are men, four are women, and four are children, according to the PDMA statement.
Property damage has been significant: 30 houses were affected, of which 23 were partially damaged and seven were completely destroyed.
Districts Hit Across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Rain-related incidents were reported across a wide swath of the province, spanning Buner, Swabi, Mardan, Bajaur, Shangla, Lower Chitral, Peshawar, Nowshera, Khyber, Lower and Upper Dir, Abbottabad, Mansehra, Tor Ghar, Kurram, and North and South Waziristan. The geographic spread underscores the scale of the weather event, which has affected both settled districts and tribal areas.
Punjab Also Hit: 8 Dead in Gujranwala, Lahore, and Beyond
The disaster is not confined to KP. A separate wave of rain-related incidents in Punjab province claimed at least eight lives and left 14 others injured across Gujranwala, Narowal, Pakpattan, and Lahore.
In Gujranwala alone, six people — mostly children — were killed and 10 injured. Causes included roof and wall collapses, drowning in ponds, and electrocution. In Pakpattan, two young children died and their mother was injured when their home's roof gave way. In Lahore's Gulshan-e-Ravi area, four factory workers were hurt after a roof collapsed. Separately, a trailer slipped off the road and fell into a ditch on the GT Road Bypass in Gujrat due to rain-slicked conditions.
After 10 hours of continuous downpour, main roads and surrounding areas in Gujrat and Gujranwala were submerged, disrupting commercial activity and daily life. Gujranwala was the worst-affected city, compounded by ongoing excavation work on the GT Road for the construction of a metro bus corridor between Eminabad and Gakhar Mandi.
Relief and Rescue Operations Underway
The PDMA said it is coordinating with Rescue 1122, district administrations, and other relevant departments, with relief and rescue operations continuing across affected areas. Authorities have not yet issued a consolidated national toll, and the figures are expected to rise as teams reach more remote districts.
Point of View
The flooding was aggravated by active road excavation for a metro project, raising questions about whether infrastructure timelines account for monsoon risk. Pakistan's PDMA coordination with Rescue 1122 is a procedural response, but the structural vulnerabilities — weak construction, poor drainage, and development activity in flood corridors — remain unaddressed year after year.
NationPress
23 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people have been killed in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa floods?
At least 18 people have been killed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa since 19 July 2025, according to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA). The deceased include eight children, seven men, and three women.
What caused the deaths in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa?
The deaths were caused by roof and wall collapses during heavy rains and by people being swept away in flash floods. The province experienced widespread rain-related incidents across more than 16 districts.
Which districts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa were affected?
Affected districts include Buner, Swabi, Mardan, Bajaur, Shangla, Lower Chitral, Peshawar, Nowshera, Khyber, Lower and Upper Dir, Abbottabad, Mansehra, Tor Ghar, Kurram, and North and South Waziristan.
Were other parts of Pakistan also affected by the rains?
Yes. Punjab province reported at least 8 deaths and 14 injuries in Gujranwala, Narowal, Pakpattan, and Lahore. Gujranwala was the worst-hit city, with flooding worsened by ongoing GT Road excavation for a metro bus project.
What relief measures are in place?
The PDMA said it is coordinating with Rescue 1122, district administrations, and other relevant departments. Relief and rescue operations are ongoing across all affected areas in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
