ISLAMABAD: Heavy rains have triggered flash floods and landslides at multiple locations in Pakistan’s northern Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) province, according to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), with the nationwide death toll rising to 266. Pakistan has witnessed intense rains, storms and flash floods since June 26. The deluges have destroyed 70 houses and partially damaged over 100 others in Thak Niyat, Tata Pani, Thor and Skarkoi areas of Gilgit-Baltistan. “Thor flash flood tragically claimed the lives of two local children,” the NDMA said in its latest situation report.

ISLAMABAD: Heavy rains have triggered flash floods and landslides at multiple locations in Pakistan’s northern Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) province, according to the National Disaster…

Torrential monsoon rains in Pakistan claim 266 lives, injure 628, and cause widespread damage and destruction.