Heavy rain kills at least 50 in Pakistan
Summary
Heavy monsoon rains have caused deadly landslides and flash floods in northern Pakistan and Kashmir, killing at least 50 people in 24 hours, with ongoing alerts for more heavy rain.
Key Points
- Heavy monsoon rains triggered landslides and flash floods in northern Pakistan, killing at least 50 people in the last 24 hours.
- The majority of deaths occurred in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with 43 fatalities, while 7 were reported in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
- A cloudburst in Bajaur district washed away several houses, killing 18 and leaving others stranded.
- The meteorological department issued heavy rain alerts for northwest Pakistan, advising people to avoid vulnerable areas.
