Pakistan, flash flood
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Rescuers and residents resumed searching on Tuesday for survivors as the death toll from five days of torrential rain rose to almost 400, with authorities warning monsoon downpours would continue until the weekend.
Death toll rises to 358 after flash floods engulf homes in northwest Pakistan: ‘It came without warning’ - More cloudbursts are expected to intensify problems for people already rendered homeless
Anguished Pakistanis searched remote areas for bodies swept away by weekend flash floods as the death toll reached 277 on Monday, while one official replied to the lack of evacuation warnings by saying people should have built homes elsewhere.
Officials say rescuers have recovered dozens more bodies from the rubble of collapsed homes in a northwestern district of Pakistan, bringing the death toll to at least 274, as authorities defended their response to the flooding and said they did not need any foreign help at this point.
Pakistan has received higher-than-normal monsoon rainfall this year, triggering floods and mudslides that have killed more than 540 people since June 26.
By Akhtar Soomro BUNER, Pakistan (Reuters) -Heavy rain in northwest Pakistan halted rescue and relief operations for several hours on Monday before resuming in the northwest region where flash floods have killed over 300 people since Friday,
Anguished Pakistanis searched remote areas for bodies swept away by weekend flash floods as the death toll reached 277 on Monday.
Officials say rescuers have recovered dozens more bodies from collapsed homes in a northwestern district of Pakistan, bringing the death toll to at least 274, as authorities defended their response to the flooding.
Drone footage reveals widespread destruction in Pakistan’s Buner district after flash floods:: Bayshonai Kalay, Pakistan:: August 18, 2025:: Qadir Nagar, PakistanThe intense rain has spread destruction in several northern districts,