Pakistan, Floods
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A deluge of rain triggered floods and landslides, sweeping people away and flooding and destroying homes, officials said.
Pakistan has received higher-than-normal monsoon rainfall this year, triggering floods and mudslides that have killed more than 540 people since June 26.
Flash floods triggered by cloudbursts in the mountainous northwest have brought destruction since Friday in the worst spell of this year's monsoon.
Severe monsoonal flooding has caused widespread devastation across Pakistan, destroying homes and sweeping away entire villages.
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Al Jazeera on MSNAt least 21 killed in Pakistan torrential rain, flooding
At least 21 people have died in monsoon rain-related incidents in Pakistan, authorities said, pushing the nationwide death toll over the last week above 400 as floods and landslides continue to devastate large parts of the country.
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PM Shehbaz coordinates with leaders over flood devastation
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday contacted leaders of major political parties to discuss urgent measures to support citizens affected by heavy monsoon rains across Pakistan ... warnings to people regarding flood risks to reduce casualties and ...
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Al Jazeera on MSNPakistan floods and cloudbursts visualised in maps and satellite images
Heavier than usual rains and sudden cloudbursts during this monsoon season kill more than 300 people in recent days.
Islamabad, Pakistan — The United Nations and Pakistan issued an appeal Tuesday for $160 million in emergency funding to help millions affected by record-breaking floods that have killed more ...
A sudden cloudburst triggered devastating flash floods in Buner, Pakistan, killing at least 20 and leaving villages in ruins. Survivors described the scene as “apocalyptic” while rescue teams retrieved 18 bodies and searched for the missing amid warnings of more rain.
Officials say flash floods triggered by torrential rains have killed over 280 people in India and Pakistan and left scores of others missing.