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Pakistan floods: Bed frames used to pull victims over rushing water

Volunteers in Pakistan have used bed frames to rescue people on a pulley system above raging flood waters.

In Swat, northern Pakistan, several people were brought to safety by the creative helpers.

Pakistan is appealing for further international assistance as floods devastate the country, leaving people searching for higher, drier ground.

The death toll from the monsoon rains has reached 1,033 - with 119 killed in the previous 24 hours.

28 August 2022

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Downed trees and wild seas as Storm Darragh hits UK

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Yellow warnings for wind and rain are also in place across much of Scotland throughout the weekend

Storm Darragh brings travel disruption to Scotland

Central, southern and eastern Scotland is covered by yellow warnings for rain and wind until Sunday

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Town experiences 'worst flooding since the 1960s'

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Onlookers shocked as tractor driven through floodwaters in Worcestershire town

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Crowds gathered outside the National Assembly loudly cheered at the announcement.

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MPs in Seoul voted 204 in favour and 85 against the motion.

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