Flash floods wreak havoc in northern Pakistan
Summary
Heavy rains and cloudbursts have caused flash floods and landslides in northern Pakistan, resulting in at least 321 deaths over the past two days. Rescuers are still searching for survivors in the heavily affected areas, while above-average rainfall linked to climate change has been identified as a key factor in the disaster.Key Facts
- Flash floods and landslides in northern Pakistan have killed at least 321 people.
- Torrential rains and cloudbursts triggered the flooding on Friday.
- The worst-hit areas are in Buner district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
- Most of the casualties are from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
- At least 307 people from this province are among the victims.
- Rescuers have evacuated more than 3,500 stranded tourists from flood-affected areas.
- Above-average rainfall, partly due to climate change, is blamed for the recent floods.
- Similar flooding occurred in Indian-administered Kashmir, killing dozens and displacing hundreds.
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