[Regnum] More than 300 people have died in Pakistan due to heavy rains and floods. This was reported on August 16 by Reuters, citing a statement by local authorities.
"The current monsoon season has seen more rainfall than usual, washing away roads and buildings," the report said.
On August 15, Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a telegram of condolences to Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in connection with the tragic consequences of the flooding in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, expressing sympathy to the relatives of the victims and wishing a speedy recovery to the injured.
According to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Provincial Disaster Management Authority as of August 15, heavy rains damaged nearly 30 houses, seven of which were completely destroyed. Transport infrastructure facilities were destroyed in many areas of the province, and base stations were also damaged, causing disruptions in mobile communications in the region.