
2025, August 20 Pakistan
Survivors described the floods as sudden and catastrophic, likening the ground shaking to an earthquake or "doomsday." The scale of destruction was unprecedented, with dozens of villages damaged or flattened and major disruptions to daily life and emergency response efforts.
The recent flash floods in Pakistan amid heavy monsoon rains have caused one of the deadliest natural disasters in the region this season, with hundreds dead, many missing, extensive destruction, and ongoing rescue operations amid worsening weather conditions. Emergency authorities and communities faced challenges as more rain threatened to worsen the situation further.