Death toll in Pak rains rises to 706

Pakistan Tuesday said the death toll in rain-related incidents and floods has increased to 706, as the army intensified relief operations in the worst-affected regions.

- PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

In its latest update, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said that during the last 24 hours, at least 24 more people died, taking the death toll to 706 people since June 26. The number of injured has increased to 965.