Pakistan Restores Power, Reopens Roads After Deadly Floods

According to the latest reports, as of August 19, 2025, Pakistan has made significant progress in its recovery efforts following the devastating flash floods that struck the country's northern and northwestern regions last month.

The Information Minister, Attaullah Tarar, announced that engineers have successfully restored 70% of the electricity system that was knocked out by the flooding. Most of the damaged roads have also been cleared, facilitating the supply of food and other essential items to the affected areas.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered authorities to accelerate the recovery efforts in Buner, a district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, where torrential rains and a cloudburst last month killed at least 280 people. The National Disaster Management Authority reported that the monsoon rains have triggered floods that have claimed more than 700 lives nationwide since June 26, while over 25,000 people have been evacuated.

The military has been actively involved in the relief and rescue operations, with army doctors treating survivors and engineers repairing the damaged infrastructure. Troops have also used helicopters to deliver food and supplies to remote villages that were cut off by the floods and landslides.

Authorities have warned of the possibility of a repeat of the catastrophic 2022 floods, which were blamed on climate change and claimed nearly 1,700 lives. As the country continues to grapple with the aftermath of this latest disaster, the focus remains on restoring essential services and providing aid to the affected communities.