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Avalanche in Northern Pakistan Kills 11 Nomads; Climate Change Blamed

  • An avalanche in northern Pakistan killed 11 nomads and injured 25 others from a nomadic tribe.
  • The nomads were crossing a mountainous area with their goat herds when they were caught in the avalanche.
  • Rescue operations faced rough, high-altitude terrain.
  • Pakistan's prime minister called on the international community to help developing countries facing economic challenges from the effects of climate change.
  • Flooding and avalanches are becoming more common in Pakistan due to changing weather patterns.
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