Pak floods leave 344 dead: Helicopter crash, mass funerals, widespread destruction deepen crisis

Northern Pakistan is reeling from devastating flash floods triggered by intense monsoon rains, resulting in at least 344 fatalities in just 48 hours. The Buner district is the hardest hit, with rescue operations severely hampered by washed-out roads and ongoing heavy rainfall. With more rain expected, officials fear the situation will worsen in the climate-vulnerable nation.