Celebrities and cricket players expressed their sorrow on the devastation caused by the floods in northern Pakistan, urging the public and the authorities to intensify rescue efforts for affected people.
According to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). With current rescue operations in affected areas.
In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa only, 328 people perished and dozens were injured, while the Gilgit Baltistan (GB) recorded 12 deaths and Azad Jammu and Cashmire (AJK).
The authorities fear that the toll can increase further while research operations will continue in seriously affected areas, while serious floods and landslides in districts such as Buner, Swat, Mansehra, Bajaur and Batagram have destroyed houses, stores and infrastructures.
“Today, our lands cry,” wrote the singer Asim Azhar on Instagram to express his pain on the loss of precious life.
“The floods have taken houses, dreams and precious lives in Pakistan. My heart hurts for each mother, father, child and soul touched.”
“In moments like these, we must become one, a nation, a heart, a hand tending to another. Please keep them in your prayers, and if you are capable, extend your support for confidence relief efforts.”
“Together, we can help heal what has been broken,” said Azhar, and called on the public to manifest themselves and help those who need it.
The renowned model and actor Nadia Hussain also wrote: “Ya Allah! Please save our country from more disasters.”
Expressing the sadness of the flood disaster, singer Umair Jaswal said: “My prayers are with disadvantaged souls, and my heart goes to families who have unimaginable sorrow.”
He called on the public to avoid traveling in northern areas in the coming days for security, as well as facilitating rescue and rescue efforts.
“Let’s reject in prayer, support and prudence,” he concluded.
The author Fatima Bhutto questioned the state of rescue activities in the areas affected by floods after “horrible” disasters.
The former Pakistan skipper, Sarfaraz Ahmed, said: “Ya Allah, protect KPK, protect Pakistan. Granting a shelter to the homeless, healing the wounded and making patience to those who have lost their loved ones.” Ameen. “
Other cricket players have also taken their social media accounts to pray for the victims and call for accelerated actions to save and rehabilitate the communities affected by the floods.
