ISLAMABAD: The Chargé d’Affaires of the United States, Natalie Baker, on Friday expressed profound sorrow over the loss of lives following the devastating flash floods in Pakistan.
“I am deeply grieved by the tragic loss of life and devastation caused by today’s flash floods,” she said in a statement.
She extended heartfelt condolences to all the families who have lost their loved ones. “My team and I stand in solidarity with the people of Pakistan during this difficult time,” Natalie Baker said.
I am deeply grieved by the tragic loss of life and devastation caused by today’s flash floods. I extend my heartfelt condolences to all the families who have lost their loved ones. My team and I stand in solidarity with the people of Pakistan during this difficult time. -NB…
— U.S. Embassy Islamabad (@usembislamabad) August 15, 2025
Provincial authorities have reported that more than 200 people have died in rain-related incidents across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with hundreds injured and thousands forced from their homes. The severe weather has caused widespread devastation, destroying homes, infrastructure, and farmland, and leaving large areas submerged.
Rescue and relief operations are underway in the hardest-hit districts, with security forces, provincial agencies, and volunteers working tirelessly to assist affected communities and reach those still stranded. Officials have warned that further heavy rainfall may intensify the crisis and have urged the public to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions.
Meanwhile, a KP government helicopter carrying relief supplies to Bajaur’s Salarzai area crashed due to bad weather while flying over Mohmand district, killing five people on board, Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur confirmed.
“The national flag will fly at half-mast across the province, and the martyrs will be laid to rest with full state honours,” the statement from his office said.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the National Disaster Management Authority to ensure the immediate delivery of tents, medicines, food supplies, and other essential relief items to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Chairing an emergency meeting in Islamabad on Friday to assess the flood situation caused by recent heavy rains across the country, he instructed to dispatch of the relief goods urgently via trucks on a priority basis.
NDMA Chairman Lieutenant General Inam Haider Malik briefed the Prime Minister on the damage caused by cloudbursts and flash floods in the northern regions, as well as ongoing rescue and relief operations.
The Prime Minister directed NDMA to continue close coordination with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government and the Provincial Disaster Management Authority, and to extend full support in rescue and relief efforts by mobilizing all available resources.
