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37 Killed in Pakistan Due to Heavy Rains and Landslides

The torrential rains have caused widespread destruction, collapsing houses and blocking roads across the country.

  • At least 37 people have been killed and 50 others injured in Pakistan over the past 48 hours due to heavy rains.
  • The majority of casualties occurred in the northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, with significant damage also reported in Balochistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
  • Emergency relief and heavy machinery have been deployed to affected areas to clear debris and provide assistance.
  • The Karakoram Highway, a critical link between Pakistan and China, remains partially blocked due to landslides.
  • Pakistan is experiencing an unusual delay in winter rains, which started in February instead of November, exacerbating the impact of the seasonal rains.
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