Extreme cold weather kills over 100 in Pakistan

Islamabad - Rain-related incidents also led to the closure of major roads and highways in the country.

By IANS

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Kashmir recorded the highest number of casualties at 74, while 56 others were injured, Dawn news said in a report, adding that 88 houses have been completely destroyed.
Kashmir recorded the highest number of casualties at 74, while 56 others were injured, Dawn news said in a report, adding that 88 houses have been completely destroyed.
Prime Minister Imran Khan visited Muzaffarabad on Wednesday, where he received a briefing from the Kashmir Chief Secretary regarding the damages incurred due to the heavy snowfall, avalanches, landslides and other rain-related incidents in the region as well as the relief efforts undertaken.
Prime Minister Imran Khan visited Muzaffarabad on Wednesday, where he received a briefing from the Kashmir Chief Secretary regarding the damages incurred due to the heavy snowfall, avalanches, landslides and other rain-related incidents in the region as well as the relief efforts undertaken.
The authorities have said that the toll could increase as some areas in the Neelum Valley were still inaccessible due to heavy snowfall, while weather officials forecast another spell of snowfall beginning on Friday.
The authorities have said that the toll could increase as some areas in the Neelum Valley were still inaccessible due to heavy snowfall, while weather officials forecast another spell of snowfall beginning on Friday.
The other victims were reported from Balochistan (20) and at least seven from Sialkot and other districts of Punjab over the past few days. Two more deaths were reported in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB).
The other victims were reported from Balochistan (20) and at least seven from Sialkot and other districts of Punjab over the past few days. Two more deaths were reported in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB).

Published: Thu 16 Jan 2020, 6:27 AM

Last updated: Thu 16 Jan 2020, 1:57 PM

Rain-related incidents also led to the closure of major roads and highways in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir and Balochistan.
Rain-related incidents also led to the closure of major roads and highways in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir and Balochistan.

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