New flash floods triggered by torrential rainfall in Pakistan’s northwest have reportedly claimed at least 15 lives, compounding the devastation from last week’s floods.
An official statement indicated a sudden and intense surge of water overwhelmed several residences, sweeping away inhabitants in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
The severe weather has also hampered ongoing relief efforts in the affected region.
The cumulative death toll across Pakistan and Pakistani-administered Kashmir has now surpassed 330.
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