Islamabad: At least 146 people lost their lives, 15 others were injured and several remained missing as flash floods wreaked havoc across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Friday, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) said.

Since late June, monsoon rains have wreaked havoc across the country - especially KP and northern regions - by triggering deadly floods, landslides and displacement, particularly in vulnerable, poorly drained, or densely populated areas.

At least 325 people, including 142 children, have died and 743 others have been injured since June 26 in flash floods and torrential rains that have battered several parts of Pakistan, according to daily data from the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).

Buner Deputy Commissioner Kashif Qayum Khan confirmed to media that 78 people had lost their lives, while 'several' were missing.

The KP government said a provincial government MI-17 rescue helicopter had reached Buner to evacuate people to safe areas.

Buner District Police Officer (DPO) also told media in an earlier statement that 54 bodies were brought to a Tehsil Headquarters Hospital.

PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, who is from Malakand Division's Buner district, said on X: 'The flood in Buner has so far claimed 78 lives.'

Besides Buner, the most-impacted districts included Bajaur, Battagram and Mansehra, according to PDMA's daily situation report. Buner is located in the same division as Swat and Bajaur.

According to the PDMA report, 78 persons including 75 male, two women and one child were killed due to heavy rain and flash flooding in Buner, 21 persons including 11 male, two female and one child were killed in result of heave rain and flash flooding in Bajaur. Five persons were killed in Lower Dir, two in Shangla in result of roof collapse, 11 persons were killed in result of flash flood/thunder strike in Swat, 15 persons were killed in result of thunder strike and lightening in Battagram, 15 persons including seven men, four women and three children were killed in Mansehra in result of heavy rain and flash flood.

At least 35 houses including seven fully and 28 partially damaged in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

President Asif Ali Zardari has expressed deep grief and sorrow over the loss of lives in rains and floods in different parts of the country.

Condoling with the bereaved families, he prayed for the elevation of ranks of those who lost their lives.

The President directed the authorities concerned to accelerate their relief activities. He said every possible effort be made for the assistance and rehabilitation of the affected people.

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives caused by flash floods following a cloudburst in District Battagram.

The Prime Minister prayed for the elevation of ranks of those who lost their lives in the floodwaters and expressed heartfelt condolences to their families.

He directed that the injured be provided immediate and all possible medical assistance.

The Prime Minister also instructed that the rescue operation in the affected area be further accelerated.

KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur spoke to the Hazara commissioner and Battagram DC on the phone and directed that the district administration officials reach the site to supervise the rescue operations, his government said.

KP Governor Faisal Karim Kundi echoed that sentiment, saying: 'We must work together to save lives.' He confirmed that mobile towers and other communications infrastructure had been damaged by floods and landslides, further isolating affected communities. 'The federal government stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the province,' he added.

Meanwhile, in Gilgit Baltistan, at least 10 people were killed as a result of landslides and flash floods triggered by heavy monsoon rains.

According to GB government spokesperson Faizullah Faraq, three people, including a woman, were killed in Khalthi valley of district Ghizer, where more than half a dozen houses were buried under debris. Three others remain missing, with rescue teams conducting search operations, according to The News.

In Diamer's Bonar area, a brother and sister were swept away by raging floodwaters, while a child was injured in a landslide on the Babusar road.

Flash floods also ravaged Ghizer's Yasin Thoi, damaging houses, schools, water tank, and agricultural land. Landslides disrupted travel on the Baltistan and Sadpara roads, while Thor in Diamer reported severe destruction. The Astore valley wasn't spared either. Floods also damaged agricultural land and roads in the area.

Meanwhile, in Kohistan, floods damaged a bridge on the Karakoram Highway, disrupting traffic between GB and the rest of the country.

The GB government has imposed emergency measures in several areas, directing the GB Disaster Management Authority (GBDMA) and Rescue 1122 to remain on high alert.

Relief and search operations are underway despite challenging weather conditions. 'This is a testing time for Gilgit-Baltistan,' said Faraq. 'The government is mobilising all available resources to assist the affected communities.'

Meanwhile in Azad Jammua and Kashmir, flash floods and landslides have killed at least eight people and injured two others, according to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA).

Six members of the same family were killed in a cloudburst in Naseerabad Tehsil of Muzaffarabad, said SDMA.

Heavy rains in the Bagh district caused rivers to overflow, and high levels of flooding occurred in the Bhimbar drain in Samahni, which swept away a tourist vehicle. However, all the people were rescued.

There was also an extraordinary increase in water flow in Jhelum Valley, Samahni, Hattian Bala and Neelum Valley.

In Muzaffarabad and adjoining areas, more than 30 houses, shops and other properties have been either partially or completely destroyed. Authorities also reported that mobile phone services have been suspended in several upper mountainous regions due to damaged infrastructure.

AJK Prime Minister Chaudhry Anwar ul Haq chaired an emergency meeting of the SDMA on late Thursday and ordered the relocation of residents living along riverbanks to safer places.

During the meeting, the premier also approved financial assistance for rain-affected families and directed that housing be provided to those whose homes were destroyed.

The AJK premier also ordered the establishment of emergency checkpoints to monitor water resources.

The government also announced the closure of public and private schools on August 15 and 16 owing to continued heavy rains and the risk of landslides.

Meanwhile, AJK Information Minister Mazhar Saeed, in a video statement from the tourist spot of Ratti Gali in Neelum Valley, said over 700 tourists, including more than 300 women and children, were stranded after a cloudburst washed away sections of the road.

Due to bad weather, he noted, authorities have stopped tourists from leaving the area and arranged free accommodation with the help of local residents.