Khyber district
Coverage of Khyber district in the Nexus archive.
- Monsoon rains kill 12 in KP in past 3 days; nationwide flood warning issued
Monsoon rains in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) have killed 12 people and injured 18 over three days, with power outages disrupting 148 feeders. The National Disaster Management Authority issued a nationwide flood warning for flash floods, urban flooding, and landslides from July 21 to 24, affecting regions including KP, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Punjab.
- Caught in fighting between security forces and terrorists, residents in KP's Bara are forced to leave their homes
Residents of Bara tehsil in Khyber district, KP, have been forced to flee their homes due to ongoing clashes between security forces and terrorists. Displaced families from Sturikhel area, including villages like Meero Darra and Sal Gazai, report vulnerability to drone strikes and artillery shelling, with some relocating to Peshawar. Tribal elders held a jirga to demand recognition as internally displaced persons and official assistance.