Strong rains and sudden floods at Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa since August 15 have made at least 406 lives and injured more than 245 others, according to the province of disaster management (PDMA).
The victims include 305 men, 55 women and 46 children, while the wounded include 179 men, 38 women and 30 children.
In addition, the rains and torrential floods damaged 3,526 houses, with 2,945 partially destroyed and 577 completely demolished.
Buner recorded the greatest number of deaths with 337 deaths, followed by Sawabi with a balance sheet of 46.
Losses have been reported to Swat, Biner, Bajaur, Manshra, Shangla, Lower Dir, Battagram, Di Khan and Sawabi.
The authorities of the affected districts were invited to accelerate rescue operations and provide immediate assistance to the victims.
The PDMA and the relevant agencies remain in contact and closely follow the situation.
The emergency operations center remains fully operational. Residents can report emergencies or request updates via the free assistance line 1700.
Free medical camp
A free medical camp was also created by the Pakistani army in areas affected by Balakot floods, where they helped more than 1,327 people.
The camp provided medical assistance to 740 men, 336 women and 251 children, according to army staff.
Patients with stomach aches, muscle pain, skin infections, respiratory problems and other diseases have been examined and free drugs have been distributed.
Army medical staff examine patients in a free medical camp. Photo: Expression
The camp was made up of doctors and medical staff to meet the needs of the affected population.
Residents receive free controls and medicines in a medical camp managed by the army. Photo: Expression
The Pakistani army said that rescue operations continue in Balakot and other areas affected by floods to meet urgent health and humanitarian requirements.
Monsoon rain
The landslides and sudden floods are common during the monsoon season, which generally starts in June and lasts until the end of September.
Residents meet in a free medical camp for health consultations and treatments. Photo: Expression
This year, nearly 750 people have died across the country since the start of the season, according to the authorities.
Free drugs are distributed in a medical camp organized by the army. Photo: Expression
Pakistan is one of the most vulnerable countries in the world to the effects of climate change and faces extreme weather events.
Patients queue for medical help in a health camp. Photo: Expression
Mousson floods overwhelmed a third of Pakistan in 2022, resulting in around 1,700 deaths.
