Pakistan has been grappling with widespread torrential rains in almost all parts of the country that have wreaked havoc and left over 700 people dead and hundreds injured. The deluge crippled the already dilapidated infrastructure, damaging houses, roads, and commercial centres.

His Majesty King Charles III of the United Kingdom has issued a heartfelt message, expressing sorrow over the recent devastating monsoon flooding in Pakistan.

A deluge of rain triggered floods and landslides, sweeping people away and flooding and destroying homes, officials said.

More than 20 people have died in a fresh spell of monsoon rain in Pakistan, the country’s disaster management agency said on Wednesday. Torrential downpours across Pakistan over the past week have caused flooding and landslides that swept away entire villages,

Heavier than usual rains and sudden cloudbursts during this monsoon season kill more than 300 people in recent days.

About 360 people have died in just four days across Pakistan as the nation continues to face devastating monsoon flooding, officials said.