More than 160 people killed in Pakistan in heavy rains, flash floods
Summary
Heavy monsoon rains in northern Pakistan have led to landslides and flash floods, causing at least 164 deaths, mostly in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. A rescue helicopter also crashed due to bad weather, killing five crew members, while hundreds were evacuated from affected areas.Key Facts
- At least 164 people died from heavy rain and floods in northern Pakistan.
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province recorded 150 deaths, including 78 in Buner district.
- A military rescue helicopter crashed during operations, killing five crew members.
- 1,300 tourists were evacuated from landslide-affected areas in Mansehra district.
- The Northwest of Pakistan is under a heavy rain alert from the Meteorological Department.
- Annual monsoons in the region provide essential rainfall but often cause destruction.
- In India-administered Kashmir, at least 60 people died from sudden floods, with 200 missing.
- Floods and landslides are common during monsoon season, which runs from June to September.
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