A government report has revealed the catastrophic impact of a recent cloudburst and subsequent flooding in Pakistan’s Buner district, causing large-scale destruction to lives, property, and infrastructure.
According to the report, the floods in Buner claimed 234 lives, the highest death toll in the affected areas. The disaster destroyed 162 houses and partially damaged 575 others.
Key infrastructure was severely hit, with 110 kilometers of roads, bridges, and other facilities extensively damaged.
Agricultural losses in Buner are staggering, as 55,890 acres of farmland were submerged. Additionally, 825 shops were destroyed, and 3,638 livestock perished, dealing a severe blow to local livelihoods.
The Public Health Department faced damages worth Rs 194.8 million due to the collapse of water channels and related infrastructure.
Similarly, the Education Department reported that 29 educational institutions were affected, including one school completely destroyed and several others partially damaged.
