Monsoon rains in Pakistan have caused widespread devastation, claiming at least 117 lives in the last 24 hours alone. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province is the worst hit, with flash floods sweeping away homes and leaving many stranded. The meteorological department has issued warnings for further heavy rainfall.
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