An euphoric wedding at Buner, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, transformed into a devastating tragedy after flash floods struck the region, killing more than 24 lives. The day that began as one celebration soon turned into tragedy, leaving families shaken in sadness.
Local residents and guests attended the event when torrential rainfalls swept through the area at the last minute. After a short time, floodwaters rushed through the towns, taking off homes, people and even animals. Celebrations changed to chaos in the midst of survivors fighting turbulent currents, which caused destruction to everything they came across.
Local authorities and rescue teams are rushing to offer relief However, the magnitude of damage has been insurmountable. A lot of families have been forced to relocate in the aftermath of disaster, and lost family members as well, but their houses as well as income.
The authorities have warned that any further severe rains can exacerbate the current situation. They have also urged residents in flood-prone regions to be alert. Operational relief is underway however, the poor quality of infrastructure and area’s challenging terrain hinder the efforts to rescue.
The tragedy highlights the increasing risk that people face due to extreme weather conditions. The people of Buner the day intended to bring happiness has been a painful reminder in the wake of their needing the authorities to help in getting their lives back to normal.
