45 Killed, Over 100 Injured in NW Pakistan Rain Disasters
Heavy rains in NW Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province leave 45 dead, 100+ injured since late March, with rescue operations ongoing amid climate concerns.
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Heavy rains in NW Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province leave 45 dead, 100+ injured since late March, with rescue operations ongoing amid climate concerns.
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