Flash flooding and landslides kill at least 34 in Indian-controlled Kashmir
Summary
Intense rainfall in parts of Pakistan and Indian-controlled Kashmir has caused flash floods and landslides, resulting in at least 34 deaths. Over 200,000 people in Pakistan have been displaced, and significant damage has occurred to religious sites and infrastructure. Rescue efforts continue as more rain is expected in the region.Key Facts
- Heavy rains triggered flash floods and landslides, killing at least 34 people in Indian-controlled Kashmir.
- Over 200,000 people in Pakistan were displaced due to the floods.
- The shrine of the Sikh religion's founder was submerged in Pakistan.
- The rain is forecast to continue, potentially causing more flooding.
- In Kashmir, a landslide hit a popular Hindu pilgrimage route, killing multiple devotees.
- Rescue teams are still searching for missing people, with the pilgrimage route suspended.
- Floods in Pakistan have killed more than 800 people since late June, exacerbated by climate change.
- The army in Pakistan is assisting in rescue and relief in affected areas.
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