Buner's Devastation: A Community's Struggle After Monsoon Tragedy

A severe monsoon in Buner, Pakistan, led to devastating flash floods, resulting in over 337 deaths. The region experienced more than 150 mm of rain in an hour, causing destruction and leaving numerous people missing. Officials attribute the unusual weather pattern to global warming.

Aziz Ahmed, a schoolteacher in Buner, Pakistan, recounted the terrifying thunder during intense rains that left his community in ruins.

A cloudburst unleashed more than 150 mm of rain, leading to flash floods that claimed at least 337 lives. The National Disaster Management Authority cited global warming as a factor in the altered monsoon pattern.

Efforts to rebuild and relocate affected residents are underway, with Ali Amin Gandapur, the chief minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, pledging support. In villages like Bayshonai Kalay, families mourn and await aid, as their community grapples with the devastation.

(With inputs from agencies.)