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Monsoon Devastation: 20 Dead, 150 Missing in Pakistan

8/19/2025

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Recent monsoon rains in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, have resulted in at least 20 fatalities and 150 missing persons.
Recovery efforts are hindered by damaged access routes and continuous heavy rainfall.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is managing relief operations, with damage estimates around $445,000.
Many deaths were attributed to homes built near waterways, highlighting safety concerns.
This year's monsoon intensity is 50-60% higher than last year's, worsening the situation.

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Recent monsoon rains in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, have resulted in at least 20 fatalities and 150 missing persons.
Recovery efforts are hindered by damaged access routes and continuous heavy rainfall.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is managing relief operations, with damage estimates around $445,000.
Many deaths were attributed to homes built near waterways, highlighting safety concerns.
This year's monsoon intensity is 50-60% higher than last year's, worsening the situation.