Field Marshal Asim Munir orders full military support in K-P flood response

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir has directed all Pakistan Army units deployed in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) to intensify relief and rehabilitation efforts for communities ravaged by unprecedented monsoon floods, issuing special operational orders to reinforce local response. According to security sources, the army chief has dispatched additional troops to the hardest-hit zones while senior military commanders coordinate closely with civil authorities. “Every soldier’s one‑day salary has been dedicated to flood‑affected populations,” the sources said, adding that over 600 tonnes of army rations have also been donated to bolster relief supplies. Complementing ground efforts, the Corps of Engineers has been instructed to expedite repairs of damaged bridges and establish temporary crossings to restore vital connectivity. A specialised Army Urban Search and Rescue team, along with the K‑9 unit from Nine Unit, has been deployed to assist in search operations across submerged and inaccessible areas. Read More: Torrential rains claim 198 lives in K-P, five die in rescue helicopter crash Army helicopters and aviation units are already operating in the affected regions to support evacuation and medical relief. “The Pakistan Army stands shoulder to shoulder with the resilient people of K-P in this hour of need,” stated a military spokesman. The announcement comes as K-P grapples with worsening conditions with a 24‑hour death toll of at least 198, including 21 injuries, following a wave of torrential rains and a deadly cloudburst. Tragedy compounded when a military helicopter carrying relief supplies crashed amid the chaos, killing all five personnel onboard. The current monsoon crisis has claimed over 350 lives nationwide since its onset, with nearly 200 fatalities in the past day alone — underscoring the severity of this “unusual” weather event. Climate scientists say such events are becoming more frequent and intense due to global climate change.

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