King Charles has shared an emotional message following the devastating monsoon floods in Pakistan. In a statement released by Buckingham Palace on Wednesday, August 20, His Majesty expressed

Across Pakistan, monsoon rains that began in late June have been heavier than usual, killing at least 645 people. Four hundred of those deaths were in the northwest alone, where narrow valleys and river-carved gorges funnel rainwater into sudden torrents.

A deluge of rain triggered floods and landslides, sweeping people away and flooding and destroying homes, officials said.

Pakistan has received higher-than-normal monsoon rainfall this year, triggering floods and mudslides that have killed more than 540 people since June 26.

Pakistan declared a public holiday in Karachi as the financial capital braced for more rain on Wednesday, after the arrival of the annual monsoon season left at least seven people dead and caused widespread flooding,

Pope Leo XIV offered prayers and expressed his closeness for the victims of severe flooding that hit Pakistan, India and Nepal. The Pope shared his prayers “for the victims and their families, and for all those who are suffering as a result of this calamity,” Vatican News reported on Aug. 18.

Officials say flash floods triggered by torrential rains have killed over 280 people in India and Pakistan and left scores of others missing.