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Over 320 Dead as Pakistan Faces Deadly Monsoon Rains

8/17/2025

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Over 320 people have died in Pakistan due to heavy monsoon rains, with nearly half being children.
Punjab experienced 73% more rainfall in July compared to last year, contributing to increased fatalities.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province reported 211 deaths, mainly from flash floods and landslides.
The meteorological department warns of ongoing heavy rains and worsening conditions.
Climate change is intensifying extreme weather events in vulnerable regions of Pakistan.

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Over 320 people have died in Pakistan due to heavy monsoon rains, with nearly half being children.
Punjab experienced 73% more rainfall in July compared to last year, contributing to increased fatalities.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province reported 211 deaths, mainly from flash floods and landslides.
The meteorological department warns of ongoing heavy rains and worsening conditions.
Climate change is intensifying extreme weather events in vulnerable regions of Pakistan.