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Devastating Flash Floods Claim 280 Lives in Kashmir, Pakistan

8/15/2025

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Flash floods in Kashmir and Pakistan have resulted in over 280 fatalities and numerous missing persons due to heavy rains.
Kishtwar district in Kashmir recorded at least 60 deaths, with 80 individuals still unaccounted for amid ongoing rescue efforts.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in Pakistan reported 117 deaths, prompting heavy rain alerts.
Climate change is exacerbating the frequency of these disasters, affecting infrastructure and communities in South Asia.

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Flash floods in Kashmir and Pakistan have resulted in over 280 fatalities and numerous missing persons due to heavy rains.
Kishtwar district in Kashmir recorded at least 60 deaths, with 80 individuals still unaccounted for amid ongoing rescue efforts.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in Pakistan reported 117 deaths, prompting heavy rain alerts.
Climate change is exacerbating the frequency of these disasters, affecting infrastructure and communities in South Asia.