Heavy rains hit Pakistan's south as this monsoon's death toll rises to 209

Officials say flash floods triggered by the latest monsoon rains have swept through streets in southern Pakistan and blocked a key highway in the north. The death toll from rain-related incidents has risen to 209 since July 1. Officials say 14 people died across Punjab province in the past 24 hours. Pakistan’s annual monsoon season runs from July through September. Scientists and weather forecasters have blamed climate change for heavier rains in recent years. The government has advised tourists to avoid affected areas. Neighboring Afghanistan also has had rains and flood-related damage.