Monsoon Crisis Deepens

Over 660 dead as monsoon floods devastate Pakistan
Since late June—and particularly in the last four days—monsoon flooding has claimed more than 660 lives, with over 360 fatalities occurring just recently. Affected areas include Swat, Buner, Bajaur, Torghar, Mansehra, Shangla, and Battagram. In Buner alone, 209 people are missing. The government is actively engaged in rescue and relief efforts, offering emergency aid and deploying heavy equipment.