By Akhtar Soomro BUNER, Pakistan (Reuters) -Heavy rain in northwest Pakistan halted rescue and relief operations for several hours on Monday before resuming in the northwest region where flash floods have killed over 300 people since Friday,

More than 300 people have been killed and 200 remain missing after flash floods last week in Pakistan. Rainfall during this year's monsoon season is already 50% to 60% higher than last year.Authorities in Pakistan continued their rescue and relief work,

Officials in Pakistan say flash floods triggered by heavy rains have killed at least 49 people in the northwest and elsewhere in the country over the past 24 hours.