Rainstorms Cause Destruction Across Pakistan: 252 Dead, Over 600 Injured

Islamabad: Heavy monsoon rains have caused severe destruction across Pakistan, with the latest report confirming 252 deaths and 611 injuries so far. In the last 24 hours alone, 10 people lost their lives, including 5 children, 3 women, and 2 men, while 13 others were injured.

According to the official report, the recent fatalities include 4 deaths in Punjab, 4 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and 2 in Gilgit-Baltistan. This brings the nationwide toll to 252, which includes 139 in Punjab, 60 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 24 in Sindh, 16 in Balochistan, 6 in Islamabad, 5 in Gilgit-Baltistan, and 2 in Azad Kashmir.

The report details that among those who died, 121 were children, 46 women, and 85 men. Injuries have also been widespread, with 611 people hurt, including 202 children, 170 women, and 239 men.

Punjab has reported the highest number of injuries at 477, followed by 74 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 40 in Sindh, 9 in Azad Kashmir, 4 in Gilgit-Baltistan, 3 in Islamabad, and 4 in Balochistan.

In addition to the human toll, the rains have damaged infrastructure across the country. The report states that 1,005 houses have been destroyed so far — with 781 partially damaged and 224 completely destroyed.

Authorities are urging residents in vulnerable areas to remain alert as more rain is expected in the coming days. Relief operations are ongoing, and rescue teams are working to assist affected communities.

NDMA Issues Alert for More Monsoon Rains

The NDMA’s National Emergencies Operation Centre (NEOC) has issued warnings of further incidents as ongoing and forecasted monsoon rains continue until July 25.

The alert applies to most regions of the country, highlighting increased risks of flash floods, riverine flooding, and landslides, especially in northern and mountainous areas.

The NDMA emphasized that landslides and Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) pose significant threats in mountainous zones, particularly in Gilgit-Baltistan and upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It also cautioned about possible rises in water levels of the Indus, Jhelum, Chenab, and Kabul rivers.

On the Chenab River, low to moderate flooding is expected at Marala, Khanki, and Qadirabad, while increased water flow is forecasted for the upper watershed of Mangla on the Jhelum River and Nowshera on the Kabul River. Rising water levels are also anticipated at the Tarbela, Kalabagh, Chashma, Taunsa, and Guddu barrages.

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