At least 200 killed in Pakistan floods, landslides

At least 200 people have died in floods and landslides in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir in the past 24 hours. According to officials, the highest number of deaths, 180, was recorded in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

The disaster destroyed at least 30 houses and a rescue helicopter crashed during operations, killing five of its crew members.

The government weather agency said heavy rains are expected until August 21 and a heavy rain warning has been issued for the country's northwest. Several areas have been declared disaster zones.

According to the report, Pakistani Punjab, home to nearly half of the country's 250 million population, has recorded 73 percent more rainfall in July than last year and has seen more deaths than in the previous monsoon.