Landslide in Pakistan Claims 12 Lives, Including Nine Children

A catastrophic landslide in Upper Dir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, has tragically claimed the lives of 12 people, including nine children from the same family. The incident occurred in the early hours of Friday in the Maidan area, according to local authorities. The landslide destroyed their home, leaving no survivors. Rescue teams have recovered all 12 bodies from the debris and transported them to the hospital. The incident has sparked widespread grief and concern across the region, prompting officials to issue warnings about the dangers of landslides and flooding in mountainous areas. Pakistan has been experiencing heavy monsoon rains in recent weeks, with the Pakistan Meteorological Department forecasting more widespread rainfall in the coming days. The Met Office has specifically warned of a high risk of landslides in several regions, including the area where the tragedy occurred.