Why It Matters:
The disaster compounds Pakistan's climate vulnerabilities after its devastating 2022 floods that displaced 33 million people.
The Big Picture:
Worst-affected areas (Bunir, Bajaur, Battagram, Mansehra) declared disaster zones. The military has deployed additional troops and engineers for emergency bridge repairs.
Critical infrastructure damage has hampered relief to hard-hit districts where entire communities remain trapped
What Officials Are Saying:
Pakistan Army Chief Syed Asim Munir: "Troops deployed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will fully assist in rehabilitation... Additional military troops are being sent."
Iran's Ambassador Dr. Reza Amiri Moghadam: "Our thoughts and prayers are with our brothers and sisters in Pakistan... The Islamic Republic of Iran is ready to provide all possible assistance."
Go Deeper:
The crisis highlights Pakistan's disproportionate climate vulnerability - ranked among the top 10 nations most affected by extreme weather despite minimal carbon emissions (Germanwatch 2023). Similar 2022 floods caused $30 billion in damage.
M.Majdi - seyed mohammad kazemi
