A catastrophic series of flash floods triggered by heavy monsoon rains has resulted in the deaths of over 300 people across Pakistan and India-administered Kashmir. Official reports indicate that more than 160 fatalities have been confirmed in Pakistan alone, with the death toll rapidly rising due to ongoing rescue operations and the search for missing persons. The severe weather has led to extensive destruction in various regions, including northwest Pakistan, where hundreds remain unaccounted for. Compounding the tragedy, a helicopter involved in rescue efforts crashed, resulting in the loss of five crew members. The intensity of the floods has been attributed in part to climate change, which has exacerbated the effects of seasonal monsoon rains.