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Daily Tribune
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- Climate
- Daily Tribune
Flash Floods in Pakistan Kill at Least 344, Hundreds Still Missing
Pakistani rescuers are digging through homes buried under massive boulders as they search for survivors after deadly flash floods killed at least 344 people, with more than 150 still missing. Since Thursday, heavy rains across the country have caused widespread flooding and landslides, destroying villages and trapping residents under debris. The worst-hit area is Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, where 317 deaths were reported. In Buner district alone, officials say at least 208 people have died and 10 to 12 entire villages were partially buried. Over 150 people are still missing there. 'They could be trapped under the rubble of their homes or swept away by floodwaters,' said Asfandyar Khattak, head of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Provincial Disaster Management Authority. He also noted that dozens are missing in Shangla district and that power and mobile networks in Buner have been damaged. About 2,000 rescue workers are involved across nine districts, but ongoing rain is slowing relief efforts. Bilal Ahmad Faizi, a spokesperson for the provincial rescue agency, said the operation is continuing, but added, 'The chances of those buried under the debris surviving are very slim.'
Arab News
07-08-2025
- General
- Arab News
Four workers rescued after emerald mine collapse in northwest Pakistan
PESHAWAR: At least four workers trapped nearly 900 feet underground in an emerald mine in Pakistan's northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province were rescued during an operation, rescue officials said on Thursday. The mine collapse occurred in the Babuzai area of Swat Valley, a region famed for producing emeralds with deep green hues. Despite its potential, Pakistan's mining sector is plagued by outdated practices and lax safety standards that frequently put workers at risk. 'Rescue 1122 successfully rescued four workers from the emerald mine,' its spokesperson Bilal Ahmad Faizi said in a statement. 'Rescue 1122 medical teams are providing immediate medical aid to the workers in ambulances.' Faizi said the operation, which involved around 40 personnel and lasted several hours, was made successful due to 'trained personnel and modern equipment.' There was no official confirmation on what caused the mine collapse. State-run media reported that Pakistan Army rescue teams also took part in the effort. Poor enforcement of safety protocols has led to repeated accidents in Pakistan's mining industry, particularly in coal operations, where dozens of miners die each year in explosions and collapses. Miners often complain that owners fail to install even basic protective equipment. In January, rescuers recovered the bodies of 11 coal miners who died after a methane gas explosion caused a mine collapse in southwestern Pakistan.
Express Tribune
09-06-2025
- Health
- Express Tribune
Eid carnage: 55 dead
At least 55 people lost their lives in various incidents across Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa during the three-day Eidul Azha holidays, while 50 others sustained injuries in separate firing incidents. The injured were promptly shifted to nearby hospitals for medical treatment. According to Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Director General Rescue 1122, Shah Fahad, Rescue 1122 responded to a total of 1,999 emergencies during the Eid holidays and provided medical assistance to 1,897 individuals. Out of these, 1,400 were medical emergencies, with patients given first aid and subsequently transported to hospitals. The province witnessed 349 road accidents, the highest of which43 incidentswere reported in Peshawar alone. Furthermore, there were 112 cases of fire, six drowning incidents in rivers and dams, and 82 recovery operations. Rescue 1122 also responded to 50 crime-related incidents. Bilal Ahmad Faizi, spokesperson for Rescue 1122, confirmed that the 55 fatalities were distributed as follows: Peshawar,13 deaths, Mardan: 14, DI Khan, Abbottabad, Bannu, Buner, and Battagram: 2 deaths each, Nowshera, Bajaur, and Kurram: 3 deaths each, Haripur: 4, North Waziristan, Kohat, and Khyber: 1 death each reported to Rescue. In Peshawar alone, Rescue 1122 dealt with 418 total emergencies, including 43 road accidents, 338 medical cases.
