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'''Buni''' ({{langx|ur|{{nq|بونی}}}}; also spelled '''Booni''') is a town and the headquarters of ] in ], ].<ref name=KP>{{cite web|url=http://kpbos.gov.pk/files/1432633137.pdf|url-status=dead|archive-date=9 September 2016|access-date=1 November 2023|title=District Profile - Chitral 2014 (List of Union Councils and Villages 2001) (scroll down to page 56 of 115 for Booni, Chitral)|website=Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa website|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160909143726/http://kpbos.gov.pk/files/1432633137.pdf}}</ref><ref name="Dawn">{{cite news |author=Zahiruddin |title=Chitral at high risk of natural hazards |url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1533326 |access-date=5 January 2025 |work=] |date=9 February 2020 |language=en}}</ref> The {{cvt|2500|m}} high ], which host a major festival in the region, are situated near the town.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Jamal |first1=Sana |title=Culture festival kicks off in Chitral at 2,500m high |url=https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/pakistan/culture-festival-kicks-off-in-chitral-at-2500m-high-1.2205470 |access-date=5 January 2025 |work=] |date=5 November 2018 |language=en}}</ref> '''Buni''' ({{langx|ur|{{nq|بونی}}}}; also spelled '''Booni''') is a ] and the headquarters of ] in ], ].<ref name=KP>{{cite web|url=http://kpbos.gov.pk/files/1432633137.pdf|url-status=dead|archive-date=9 September 2016|access-date=1 November 2023|title=District Profile - Chitral 2014 (List of Union Councils and Villages 2001) (scroll down to page 56 of 115 for Booni, Chitral)|website=Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa website|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160909143726/http://kpbos.gov.pk/files/1432633137.pdf}}</ref><ref name="Dawn">{{cite news |author=Zahiruddin |title=Chitral at high risk of natural hazards |url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1533326 |access-date=5 January 2025 |work=] |date=9 February 2020 |language=en}}</ref> The {{cvt|2500|m}} high ], which host a major festival in the region, are situated near the town.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Jamal |first1=Sana |title=Culture festival kicks off in Chitral at 2,500m high |url=https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/pakistan/culture-festival-kicks-off-in-chitral-at-2500m-high-1.2205470 |access-date=5 January 2025 |work=] |date=5 November 2018 |language=en}}</ref>


Lying near the foothills of the ], Buni is located in proximity to glacial lakes due to which the town has faced floodings various times.<ref name="Dawn" /> Through the glacial melting followed by heavy ] rainfalls, the region was severely affected by the floods during August 2024.<ref>{{cite web |title=Floods Rapid Needs Analysis Report 2024 Chitral, Pakistan - Pakistan {{!}} ReliefWeb |url=https://reliefweb.int/report/pakistan/floods-rapid-needs-analysis-report-2024-chitral-pakistan |website=reliefweb.int |publisher=] |access-date=5 January 2025 |language=en |date=10 September 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Glofs sweep away houses, bridges in Chitral |url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1849937 |access-date=5 January 2025 |work=Dawn |date=4 August 2024 |language=en}}</ref> Lying near the foothills of the ], Buni is located in proximity to glacial lakes due to which the town has faced floodings various times.<ref name="Dawn" /> Through the glacial melting followed by heavy ] rainfalls, the region was severely affected by the floods during August 2024.<ref>{{cite web |title=Floods Rapid Needs Analysis Report 2024 Chitral, Pakistan - Pakistan {{!}} ReliefWeb |url=https://reliefweb.int/report/pakistan/floods-rapid-needs-analysis-report-2024-chitral-pakistan |website=reliefweb.int |publisher=] |access-date=5 January 2025 |language=en |date=10 September 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Glofs sweep away houses, bridges in Chitral |url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1849937 |access-date=5 January 2025 |work=Dawn |date=4 August 2024 |language=en}}</ref>

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Valley in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Buni بونیBooni
valley
View of Buni ValleyView of Buni Valley
Buni is located in Khyber PakhtunkhwaBuniBuniLocation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, PakistanShow map of Khyber PakhtunkhwaBuni is located in PakistanBuniBuniBuni (Pakistan)Show map of Pakistan
Coordinates: 36°16′22″N 72°15′35″E / 36.27278°N 72.25972°E / 36.27278; 72.25972
Country Pakistan
Province Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
DistrictUpper Chitral
TehsilMastuj
Settled1885
Area
 • Total8 km (3 sq mi)
Elevation2,085 m (6,841 ft)
Population
 • Total50,000
 • Density6,300/km (16,000/sq mi)
DemonymBooneqh
Languages
 • OfficialUrdu
Time zoneUTC+5 (PST)
Postal Index Number17050 - 0xx
Telephone code+943 - 7

Buni (Urdu: بونی; also spelled Booni) is a valley and the headquarters of Upper Chitral District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The 2,500 m (8,200 ft) high Qaqlasht Meadows, which host a major festival in the region, are situated near the town.

Lying near the foothills of the Buni Zom, Buni is located in proximity to glacial lakes due to which the town has faced floodings various times. Through the glacial melting followed by heavy monsoon rainfalls, the region was severely affected by the floods during August 2024.

Demography

The residents of Buni are Khos, and they speak Khowar which is spoken and understood throughout the Chitral Valley. Urdu, the national language of Pakistan, is also spoken and understood. The residents are Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims and Sunni.

Climate

The climate is considered to be a local Mediterranean climate. During the year, there is abundant rainfall. This climate is considered to be Csa to the Köppen-Geiger climate classification. The average annual temperature in Buni is 15.6 °C. About 418 mm of precipitation falls annually.

Climate data for Buni
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 8.3
(46.9) 		9.5
(49.1) 		14.9
(58.8) 		21.0
(69.8) 		25.6
(78.1) 		31.8
(89.2) 		32.8
(91.0) 		32.0
(89.6) 		28.7
(83.7) 		23.7
(74.7) 		17.4
(63.3) 		10.9
(51.6) 		32.8
(91.0)
Daily mean °C (°F) 4.1
(39.4) 		5.0
(41.0) 		9.8
(49.6) 		15.3
(59.5) 		19.4
(66.9) 		24.9
(76.8) 		26.1
(79.0) 		25.4
(77.7) 		21.9
(71.4) 		17.0
(62.6) 		11.5
(52.7) 		6.5
(43.7) 		26.1
(79.0)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) −1.1
(30.0) 		−0.6
(30.9) 		4.8
(40.6) 		9.7
(49.5) 		13.3
(55.9) 		18.0
(64.4) 		19.5
(67.1) 		18.8
(65.8) 		15.2
(59.4) 		10.3
(50.5) 		5.6
(42.1) 		2.1
(35.8) 		11.4
(52.5)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 69
(2.7) 		99
(3.9) 		146
(5.7) 		139
(5.5) 		69
(2.7) 		22
(0.9) 		52
(2.0) 		56
(2.2) 		40
(1.6) 		31
(1.2) 		26
(1.0) 		51
(2.0) 		800
(31.4)
Source: Climate-Data.org

Educational institutions

There are a number of educational institutions in Booni.

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See also

References

  1. "District Profile - Chitral 2014 (List of Union Councils and Villages 2001) (scroll down to page 56 of 115 for Booni, Chitral)" (PDF). Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa website. Archived from the original (PDF) on 9 September 2016. Retrieved 1 November 2023.
  2. ^ Zahiruddin (9 February 2020). "Chitral at high risk of natural hazards". Dawn Newspaper. Retrieved 5 January 2025.
  3. Jamal, Sana (5 November 2018). "Culture festival kicks off in Chitral at 2,500m high". Gulf News. Retrieved 5 January 2025.
  4. "Floods Rapid Needs Analysis Report 2024 Chitral, Pakistan - Pakistan | ReliefWeb". reliefweb.int. ReliefWeb. 10 September 2024. Retrieved 5 January 2025.
  5. "Glofs sweep away houses, bridges in Chitral". Dawn. 4 August 2024. Retrieved 5 January 2025.

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