Pakistan floods: Pre-monsoon rains kill at least 53

Pakistan floods: Pre-monsoon rains kill at least 53

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At least 53 people have been killed by flash floods caused by torrential rain say officials. The rain commenced on Saturday bringing flooding to parts of Kashmir Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit Baltistan provinces.

Officials said locals were warned to leave their villages for locations that are safer and monsoon rains often cause damage. The summer monsoon season is even worse, last year killing tons.

Habib Khan, from northern Swat valley, told local TV: “We’re left on our own. Nobody from the government is coming to help us.”

Officials said tents and other relief goods was sent to the region. Numerous individuals also have moved to safer areas, local media reports.