Rescue operations in Buner, Pakistan, led to the recovery of many bodies from collapsed homes, raising the death toll to at least 274. The heavy rains caused severe flooding, affecting several regions, including neighboring Kashmir. Search efforts continue, focusing on areas with missing villagers. Authorities claim no need for foreign assistance and mention an existing warning system, albeit one that failed to alert locals in time for evacuation. Weather forecasts predict additional rainfall, and past rains since June have resulted in over 600 deaths across the country and India-administered Kashmir.
Rescuers recovered dozens more bodies from the rubble of collapsed homes in Buner, Pakistan, bringing the death toll to at least 274 due to heavy rains and flooding.
Authorities defended their response to the flooding, claiming there was no need for foreign help and stating that a warning system was in place.
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