Scenes of devastation after horrific flash floods in Pakistan

Flash floods and landslides in Pakistan in recent days have left hundreds of people dead and missing, and damaged many houses.

Flash floods and landslides in Pakistan since August 15 have killed at least 360 people across the country and Pakistan-administered Kashmir, Al Jazeera reported on August 19. In addition, more than 100 other victims are still missing. Photo: THX.

Most of the victims were in the mountainous province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where an entire village was swept away by rising river waters. Photo: THX.

In Buner, a district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, about 100km northwest of the capital Islamabad, at least 207 people were killed in two days when floods and landslides swept through villages and destroyed houses. Photo: THX.

Many houses were flattened by floodwaters carrying large boulders down from the mountains. Landslides and collapsed houses buried many families in the rubble. Photo: THX.

Satellite images show mountains and villages around Buner, including the town of Pir Baba, submerged in mud and debris after the floods. Photo: AJ.

Authorities have warned of the risk of further flooding and landslides, and called on local authorities to remain vigilant. Photo: THX.

Search and rescue operations continue in affected areas. Photo: THX.

>>> Readers are invited to watch more videos about a flash flood in India (Video source: Al Jazeera)

Source: https://khoahocdoisong.vn/canh-tan-hoang-sau-tran-lu-quet-kinh-hoang-o-pakistan-post2149046828.html