Rains wreak havoc on KP, GB and Punjab as death toll rises to 37

Rains wreak havoc on KP, GB and Punjab as death toll rises to 37

Heavy monsoon rains have caused widespread destruction across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, and Punjab, with flash floods and landslides leading to at least 37 deaths. The deluge has severely damaged homes, crops, and infrastructure, while rivers like the Chenab have swelled due to excess water released from Indian reservoirs. This situation underscores the urgent need for better disaster preparedness and management to mitigate the impact of such natural calamities. The ongoing crisis highlights the vulnerability of these regions to extreme weather patterns.

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