Death toll hits 200 in Pakistan flash floods, roads and buildings wrecked
Summary
At least 214 people have died due to flash floods caused by heavy rains in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, with extensive damage to roads, buildings, and infrastructure.
Key Points
- At least 214 people were killed in flash floods across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in the past 36 hours.
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province suffered the most casualties and damage, with Buner district recording 92 deaths.
- Major highways including the Karakoram Highway and Baltistan Highway were blocked due to flood damage.
- Authorities are conducting rescue operations and have released funds for relief; heavy rains are expected to continue until August 21.
