The death toll from the recent monsoon floods in upper parts of the country is staggering, with nearly 350 people reported dead, including over 200 in Buner district of K-P alone. Sadly, the death toll is anticipated to rise as a number of people are injured and missing. While most of the loss of life was due to drowning and landslides, roof and bridge collapses also exposed the government's failure to provide reliable infrastructure or housing.

It is also unfortunate that despite warnings from government officials........

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