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| Pakistan flood toll rises to 200 | Pakistan flood toll rises to 200 |
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| The death toll from flooding and severe rains that have swept through Pakistan in recent days has risen to more than 200, relief officials say. | The death toll from flooding and severe rains that have swept through Pakistan in recent days has risen to more than 200, relief officials say. |
| Another 200 people, mainly in Balochistan, are missing, they add. | Another 200 people, mainly in Balochistan, are missing, they add. |
| The storm and floods have affected two million people in 15 districts of Balochistan province. | The storm and floods have affected two million people in 15 districts of Balochistan province. |
| Heavy monsoon rain and winds have also lashed five Indian states with at least 40 flood-related deaths in Maharashtra, officials say. | Heavy monsoon rain and winds have also lashed five Indian states with at least 40 flood-related deaths in Maharashtra, officials say. |
| In neighbouring Gujarat state, at least 14 people were killed in flooding. Heavy rains also hit parts of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka states. | |
| Storms have affected large parts of South Asia over the past week, with at least 140 people killed week elsewhere in India. | Storms have affected large parts of South Asia over the past week, with at least 140 people killed week elsewhere in India. |
| And in flooded parts of Afghanistan, more than 80 people have died in recent days, while several dozen others were killed in Pakistan's tribal areas along the border. | And in flooded parts of Afghanistan, more than 80 people have died in recent days, while several dozen others were killed in Pakistan's tribal areas along the border. |
| Relief challenge | Relief challenge |
| Most of the dead in Pakistan are from Balochistan and Sindh province. | Most of the dead in Pakistan are from Balochistan and Sindh province. |
| Every family is looking for one or two members. They are all missing Chaker Baloth,Balochistan resident Anger and despair In pictures: Flood devastation | Every family is looking for one or two members. They are all missing Chaker Baloth,Balochistan resident Anger and despair In pictures: Flood devastation |
| The disaster management authority said around 15,000 soldiers have been deployed for relief operations in affected areas. | The disaster management authority said around 15,000 soldiers have been deployed for relief operations in affected areas. |
| Many people have been without drinking water or electricity for days in Balochistan. More rains are forecast in the area. | Many people have been without drinking water or electricity for days in Balochistan. More rains are forecast in the area. |
| Flash floods have hampered attempts to bring aid to people hit by storms. | Flash floods have hampered attempts to bring aid to people hit by storms. |
| "Relief goods are pouring in, but it is a challenge to distribute it in the vast affected area where communication and transportation lines have broken down," Raziq Bugti, spokesman for the Balochistan government told the Associated Press news agency. | "Relief goods are pouring in, but it is a challenge to distribute it in the vast affected area where communication and transportation lines have broken down," Raziq Bugti, spokesman for the Balochistan government told the Associated Press news agency. |
| Another relief official said more tents were needed to provide shelter for people who had been left homeless by the floods. | Another relief official said more tents were needed to provide shelter for people who had been left homeless by the floods. |
| Relief commissioner Ali Gul Kurd said hundreds of villages had been inundated, with 90% of crops, cattle and houses destroyed in some areas. He also that the casualty figures could rise as dozens of people had been reported missing. | Relief commissioner Ali Gul Kurd said hundreds of villages had been inundated, with 90% of crops, cattle and houses destroyed in some areas. He also that the casualty figures could rise as dozens of people had been reported missing. |
| Indian floods | Indian floods |
| Last month, more than 200 people were killed in Pakistan's biggest city, Karachi, as a result of flooding and high winds. | Last month, more than 200 people were killed in Pakistan's biggest city, Karachi, as a result of flooding and high winds. |
| At least 14 people have died in the floods in Gujarat | At least 14 people have died in the floods in Gujarat |
| Meanwhile, parts of India's Gujarat state have also been battling floods. | Meanwhile, parts of India's Gujarat state have also been battling floods. |
| In Maharashtra, life was slowly returning to normal with rains subsiding and flood waters receding in most villages. | In Maharashtra, life was slowly returning to normal with rains subsiding and flood waters receding in most villages. |
| "The rains have just about subsided but this is the beginning of the monsoon season so we will need to continue to be vigilant," Ramesh Kumar, a senior Maharashtra official told the Associated Press. | "The rains have just about subsided but this is the beginning of the monsoon season so we will need to continue to be vigilant," Ramesh Kumar, a senior Maharashtra official told the Associated Press. |
| Water is also receding from the capital city of Bombay where floods had disrupted road, rail and air transport links. | Water is also receding from the capital city of Bombay where floods had disrupted road, rail and air transport links. |
| Coastal areas of Maharashtra bore the brunt of the flooding. Amravati district, about 500km (300 miles) north-east of Mumbai was also badly hit, reports said. | Coastal areas of Maharashtra bore the brunt of the flooding. Amravati district, about 500km (300 miles) north-east of Mumbai was also badly hit, reports said. |
| And in the eastern city of Calcutta, nine people have died in overnight rains, including six of a family after their home collapsed. | And in the eastern city of Calcutta, nine people have died in overnight rains, including six of a family after their home collapsed. |
| Annual monsoon rains provide a vital source of water in many parts of South Asia, and are vital for its agriculture. Every summer many die in the floods the rain brings. | Annual monsoon rains provide a vital source of water in many parts of South Asia, and are vital for its agriculture. Every summer many die in the floods the rain brings. |