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Pakistan: At least 53 people die in landslides

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Pakistani official says two landslides caused by heavy monsoon rains have killed at least 53 people. Ali Mohamamd Sikandar says the landslides Saturday hit the villages of Kumra and Ghanche in the Gilgit-Baltistan area.

 

Sikander said Sunday that 37 people were killed in Kumra and 16 in Ghanche. All of the bodies in Ghanche have been recovered. Only 12 bodies have been found in Kumra, but the other 25 who are missing are presumed dead. (AP)

 

 

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