In August 2025, Pakistan experienced devastating floods triggered by intense monsoon rains and rare cloudbursts, particularly in the mountainous regions of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Districts such as Buner were hit hardest, with torrents of water and debris sweeping away entire villages within minutes and leaving hundreds dead or missing. Urban areas like Karachi also suffered severe flooding after recording some of the heaviest rainfall in decades, causing major disruptions to infrastructure and daily life. In total, more than 300 people were killed in mid-August alone, and the nationwide monsoon death toll since late June climbed above 695. Authorities deployed military and emergency teams to conduct search-and-rescue operations, restore electricity, and deliver urgently needed supplies. The floods highlighted the growing vulnerability of Pakistan to climate-related extremes, exacerbated by deforestation, poor infrastructure, and insufficient early-warning systems.