At least 36 die in Pakistan as heavy winter rains collapse buildings and trigger landslides

By RIAZ KHAN
Associated Press

PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Heavy rains across Pakistan have left at least 36 people dead and 50 others injured. So far, 30 rain-related deaths have been reported in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province bordering Afghanistan since Thursday night. Official say five people died in southwestern Baluchistan province after floods swamped the coastal town of Gwadar, forcing authorities to use boats to evacuate people. Casualties and damage were also reported in Pakistan-administered Kashmir. The National Disaster Management Authority says it’s sending emergency relief and heavy machinery to remove debris blocking highways.