Pakistan, Aug. 16 -- The United States, the United Kingdom, and France have expressed grief and solidarity with Pakistan following the loss of lives in devastating flash floods in the country's northern regions, including Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Nearly 200 people were killed in torrential rains in northwest Pakistan over the past 24 hours, with bad weather also bringing down a rescue helicopter on Friday.

The provincial government has declared Saturday a day of mourning, KP Chief Minister Gandapur said.

"The national flag will fly at half-mast across the province, and the martyrs will be laid to rest with full state honours," the statement from his office said.

British High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriott said she was "devastated" ...