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Man returns from Malaysia finds 24 family members dead in flood

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 Noor Muhammad, who had returned from Malaysia lost his 24 family members due to flood situation in Buner.

According to reports, there was nothing left when he got home except for rubble and heavy rocks.

He arrived at the Islamabad airport on August 15 and was going to his home because his wedding was two days later.

His father and brother survived because they had gone to pick him up at the airport. However, his mother and another brother passed away along with other relatives.

The rest of the fatalities were among his uncles’ families who shared the house built by his grandfather, and relatives who are attending his marriage.

His fiance survived. Her home was away from the worst of the damage.

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Laila Tariq
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