"More than 150 people were still missing in the district of Buner in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province after Friday's flash floods."
"Villagers have said there had been no warning broadcast from mosque loudspeakers, a traditional method for alerting emergencies in remote areas."
"Residents said they were not living near streams, yet the flood swept through their homes."
"The army has deployed engineers and heavy machinery to clear the rubble."
Flash floods in northern Pakistan led to 277 deaths, with over 150 individuals still missing. The intense rain overwhelmed warning systems, as villagers reported that no evacuation alerts were given. Emergency services have mobilized to assist in recovery efforts while local authorities emphasized the need for safer housing. Residents claimed their homes were not situated near waterways, challenging the government's assertion that they were responsible for the disaster. Moreover, the army is engaged in clearing efforts to help affected communities.
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