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Rescue Efforts Underway as Landslides Bury Homes in Dalori
19 Aug
Summary
- Cloudburst destroys 15 houses, kills 9 in Dalori village
- Rescuers search for 20 villagers still trapped under debris
- Villagers had been collecting money to help flood-hit neighbors
On the night of August 18, 2025, a devastating cloudburst struck the remote village of Dalori in northern Pakistan. In just minutes, a torrent of water and rocks swept down the mountain, destroying at least 15 houses and damaging several others. The disaster has claimed 9 lives so far, with around 20 villagers still trapped under the debris.
Rescue workers and residents have been working tirelessly through the night, using whatever tools they can find to search for survivors. The area is without electricity, so they've been relying on the glow of their mobile phones to guide them. Despite the challenging conditions, excavators are working to clear the debris and open blocked pathways.
The people of Dalori had been collecting money to help their neighbors in other flood-hit areas before this tragedy struck their own village. Now, they find themselves in need of aid and support as they mourn the loss of loved ones and search for those still missing. Authorities have warned of more flash floods in the coming days, adding to the villagers' distress.
As the rescue efforts continue, the community of Dalori is left to grapple with the devastating aftermath of this sudden natural disaster, which has left their remote valley in ruins.
