Pakistan villagers say floods hit 'in seconds'
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Sudden, heavy rain in Pakistan, India-administered Kashmir and Nepal kills more than 400 people
Sudden floods triggered by heavy rains have killed more than 200 people across parts of Pakistan, India-administered Kashmir and Nepal, authorities have said, as scores of people remain missing.
Pakistan has restored 70% of electricity and reopened damaged roads in the north and northwest after flash floods killed more than 300 people.
At least eleven people, including children, were killed due to urban flooding after heavy rains lashed Karachi on Tuesday morning.The deaths occurred due to
The sudden and intense weather event is almost impossible to forecast and often leads to deadly flash-flooding and landslides
According to the National Disaster Agency, the intensity of this year's monsoon is about 50% to 60% higher than last year.
Hundreds of people are dead in north-west Pakistan after two days of intense rain and floods, with rescue efforts and clearing of blocked roads increased with the release of emergency funds.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government's MI-17 helicopter had taken off from Peshawar for Bajaur when contact was lost over Mohmand tribal district, according to initial reports.
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