Pakistan defends flood response after more than 270 people killed in northwestern district
Summary
Rescuers in northwestern Pakistan continue to find bodies after floods caused by heavy rains, with at least 274 people dead in the Buner district. Officials defended their response, stating that the sudden intensity of the rain made it difficult to warn residents in time, and expressed confidence in handling the situation without outside help.Key Facts
- Over 274 people have died in Pakistan's Buner district due to floods caused by heavy rains.
- Authorities say Pakistan received 50% more monsoon rain from June to now compared to the same period last year.
- The rains and flooding have also affected neighboring Kashmir, where several people have died.
- Rescuers are searching for missing people in areas where houses were destroyed by floods.
- Local residents in Buner criticized officials for not providing adequate warnings about the heavy rains.
- The National Disaster Management Authority attributed the extreme weather conditions to climate change.
- Pakistan stated it does not require foreign assistance to deal with the current flooding situation.
- Emergency workers have reopened over half of the damaged roads in Buner to aid in rescue efforts.
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