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Pakistan: planes and helicopters rescued survivors

Islamabad, Pakistan - Floods and landslides caused by heavy rains claimed hundreds of victims

The heavy rains that since a week have hit Pakistan until today have killed more than 350 people and missing persons would be at least 1000. The most affected region is the Belucistan where survivors are taking refuge on the hillside in order to go away from water coming from the collapse of Shakidor’s dam (see for details AVIONEWS). Transport airplanes -two C-130 Hercules- helicopters and boats h...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 114135
Rome, Italy, 02/14/2005 13:39
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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