Pakistan Monsoon Floods: Death Toll Climbs to 220 Amid Fresh Rain Warnings

The death toll from devastating monsoon flooding in northwest Pakistan has surged to at least 220, with rescuers working overnight to recover more bodies from homes flattened by flash floods and landslides. The tragedy unfolded in districts like Buner, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, where torrential rains on Friday unleashed deluges described by eyewitnesses as carrying “hundreds of boulders and tons of rocks.”

Emergency services reported that hundreds of rescue workers are relentlessly searching for survivors in the worst-hit villages of Pir Baba and Malik Pura, where most fatalities occurred. Local officials described the speed and ferocity of the floods, which swept away dozens of homes within minutes, leaving many victims mutilated.

Adding to the grim situation, Pakistan’s Meteorological Department has issued warnings of intensifying monsoon activity from Sunday onwards, predicting more torrential rains across the north and northwest. This comes as Pakistan has already experienced higher-than-normal monsoon rainfall this year, a phenomenon experts increasingly link to climate change.

Mass funerals were held Saturday for the victims, while authorities provided aid to displaced residents. The disaster has prompted condolences from Pakistani leaders and highlighted the vulnerability of the region to extreme weather events, just two years after the country’s catastrophic 2022 monsoon season.

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