More than 200 missing in flood-hit district in Pakistan, official says
Summary
In north-west Pakistan, more than 200 people are missing due to heavy monsoon flooding and landslides. The flooding has resulted in over 300 deaths in Pakistan and neighboring regions in recent days. Rescue efforts are ongoing as some areas are declared disaster zones.Key Facts
- Over 200 people are missing in Buner district, north-west Pakistan.
- The floods and landslides have killed more than 300 people in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
- Flash floods are common during monsoon season, which lasts from June to September.
- Damaged roads are making it difficult for some families to claim bodies of relatives.
- Rescue crews have buried eight unidentified bodies without family claims.
- 10 to 12 villages are reported partially buried in affected areas.
- Heavy rainfall is expected to continue until August 21 in north-west Pakistan.
- At least 650 people have died due to monsoon rains in Pakistan this year.
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