Pakistan death toll from monsoon rains, flooding reaches 298
KARACHI, PAKISTAN – (AA): Heavy rains along with flash floods and windstorms have claimed 298 lives across Pakistan since June 1.
Torrential downpours struck almost the entire country, including Pakistan administered (Azad) Kashmir, triggering landslides and flashfloods, and washing away bridges, houses, and animals.
Almost 9,000 homes have been destroyed or partially damaged.
Monsoon rains have long wreaked havoc on Pakistan in terms of both human casualties and the destruction of already fragile infrastructure.
In recent years, climate change has further increased their frequency, ferocity, and unpredictability.
The country has received 87% more rain this monsoon season so far than past year, according to the Environment and Climate Change Ministry.
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