at least 194 people died as a result of floods caused by heavy rains in the north of Pakistan. This will be reported by Geo News with reference to the authorities of the region.
According to updated information, the element took their lives180 people in the Haiber-Pakhtunhi region, 5-in the Gilgit-Baltistan and 9 region-in the Azad-Kashmir region. The mountain area affected by the landslide.
The authorities reported that since June 26, more than 360 people died in Pakistan as a result of pouring rains, mainly women and children. Recent deaths are mainly recorded in the north and north-west of Pakistan.
the authorities note that many houses were destroyed as a result of floods, and in various areas there is a violation of communication. It is also reported about the death of five crew members when a helicopter crash on board in the high-Pakhtunhwi region.
the authorities predict an increase in the number of dead and promise to continue the search and rescue operations.
President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari expressed regrets due to the deaths of people and demanded that the authorities accelerate rescue work and the liquidation of the consequences of floods in the regions affected by the elements.