An avalanche struck a mountainous pass between Astore district and Kashmir valley in northern Pakistan on May 27. Media reports confirm that the incident resulted in the tragic loss of at least 11 lives, with 25 others sustaining injuries. The affected area is now facing the forecast of heavy rain, localized thunderstorms, and strong winds on May 30-31, which could further complicate the ongoing rescue and relief operations.
Pakistan, officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, is a country in South Asia. It is the world's fifth-most populous country, with a population exceeding 225.2 million, and has the world's second-largest Muslim population. Pakistan is the 33rd-largest country by area, spanning 881,913 square kilometres. Wikipedia
Prime minister: Imran Khan Trending
Capital: Islamabad
Currency: Pakistani rupee
President: Arif Alvi
Population: 220.9 million (2020) World Bank
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