More than 300 people killed following heavy rain, floods in Pakistan

Residents gather at the site of a damaged bridge following a storm that caused heavy rains and flooding on the outskirts of Muzaffarabad, the capital of Pakistan-administered Kashmir, August 15, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo
The death toll from heavy rains and flooding in Pakistan has crossed 300, local officials said on Saturday.
Hundreds have been killed in recent weeks as Pakistan experienced more rain than usual during the current monsoon season, washing away roads and buildings.