How floods in Pakistan turned wedding celebrations into 24 funerals
Summary
Devastating floods in Pakistan's Buner district led to the deaths of 24 family members just days before Noor Muhammad's wedding, as heavy monsoon rains and rare cloudbursts caused widespread destruction and loss of life.
Key Points
- Flash floods in Pakistan's Buner district caused the death of 24 family members of Noor Muhammad days before his wedding.
- The floods have resulted in nearly 400 deaths in northwest Pakistan since August 15, with a nationwide toll of 776 in the monsoon season.
- The National Disaster Management Authority has reported 25,000 people rescued and military assistance in ongoing relief efforts.
- Authorities link the unprecedented heavy rains and cloudbursts to climate change and warn of more storms in the coming weeks.
