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In 2016 Pakistan experienced higher rainfall than normal (10-20%) especially in the pre-monsoon season. Heavy monsoon rains are common in the region. This led to multiple periods of flooding, landslides and damage including loss of life particularly in Northern Pakistan. The Swat river level overflowed and multiple landslides occurred around Pakistan including; Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir.

Overview
Heavier than usual pre-monsoon rains affected over 53 districts of Pakistan resulting in deaths, injuries and damage. 56% of deaths occurring in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (where the most rain fell).

Flooding and landslides damaged houses with alongside the Karakoram Highway. Road blockages disrupted supply chains resulting in food shortages in Gilgit-Baltistan. The Pakistan Government did not request support from the international community but airlifted 20 tons of emergency food and shelter supplies to Gilgit-Baltistan to assist in the relief efforts. The Pakistan Red Crescent Society and Agha Khan Development Network (AKDN) provided emergency health kits and non-food items including tents. The Pakistan Government also ensured compensation for deaths and injuries amongst the families effected. Despite the ongoing rains the government returned families back to their places of origin.