This year’s monsoon rains in Pakistan have been deadly, with flash floods and landslides leading to at least 242 deaths. A recent 24-hour period saw 21 fatalities, particularly in the northern Gilgit-Baltistan region due to a cloudburst. Over 200 stranded tourists were rescued, but around 15 to 20 individuals remain missing. The National Disaster Management Authority reported further deaths in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, particularly affecting children, citing house collapses as a primary cause. The current rains are reported to be more intense than previous years, with ongoing rescue efforts being conducted.
On Tuesday, flash floods and landslides in Pakistan resulted in the deaths of at least 21 people, raising the total death toll in this year’s monsoon season to 242. In the northern region of Gilgit-Baltistan, three individuals lost their lives due to a cloudburst which caused flooding and landslides. Over 200 tourists were stranded but successfully rescued by officials. Between 15 to 20 tourists remain missing, with active search efforts ongoing, including military personnel and potential helicopter deployment if necessary.
On Monday, four tourists were reported dead and 15 more went missing in the Diamer district due to heavy floods. The National Disaster Management Authority highlighted that at least 10 fatalities occurred in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, including six children; most deaths resulted from house collapses caused by intense rains. The ongoing monsoon rains this year are noted to be more severe than the previous year's, contributing to the rapidly rising death toll.
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