Celebrities mourn flood devastation in Pakistan northern areas

Celebrities and cricketers expressed grief over the devastation caused by floods in northern Pakistan, urging the public and authorities to step up relief efforts for affected people.

According to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), at least 344 people lost their lives in 48 hours as floods, landslides, and rain-related incidents struck the northern regions, with rescue operations underway in the affected areas.

In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa alone, 328 people perished and dozens were left injured, while Gilgit-Baltistan recorded 12 deaths and Azad Jammu and Kashmir 11 fatalities.

Authorities fear that the toll may rise further as search operations continue in districts including Buner, Swat, Mansehra, Bajaur, and Batagram, where homes, shops, and infrastructure have been destroyed.

Singer Asim Azhar, in a heartfelt Instagram post, wrote: “Today, our land weeps. The floods have taken homes, dreams, and precious lives in Pakistan. My heart aches for every mother, father, child, and soul affected.” He appealed for unity, saying: “In moments like these, we must become one, one nation, one heart, one hand reaching out to another. Please keep them in your prayers, and if you are able, extend your support to trusted relief efforts. Together, we can help heal what has been broken.”

Model and actor Nadia Hussain also wrote: "Ya Allah! Please save our country from more disasters."