Islamabad / Lahore / Peshawar:
While the fury of the monsoon puts the waste in the country, the devastating impact of the sudden rains and floods cost the life of at least 234 lives, left 596 injured and damaged 826 houses since June 26, according to the latest figures published by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).
In addition, two men, two women and eight children were the most recent to lose their lives in rainy incidents in the past 24 hours on Tuesday, while ten others have been injured.
The relentless drawback also led to the death of 203 cattle, the movement of families and the disruption of critical infrastructure nationwide.
Until now, more than 62 rescue operations have been carried out, 450 people have been saved, while 27 rescue and medical camps have been created to support people affected.
The NDMA warns that the threat is far from over, because strong strong precipitation is planned in the northern and hilly regions, which raises serious concerns concerning urban floods, landslides, mud flows and overflowing floods (glofs) at Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP).
Five dead in Babusar
Meanwhile, at least five people, including four tourists and a room, lost their lives, while more than a dozen people remain missing in Babusar, according to the assistant commissioner of Diamer, Att-Ur-Rehman.
The tragic incident struck on Monday when a cloud triggered sudden floods along the panoramic road.
The floods swept over 30 vehicles, completely destroying 10 to 15 of them and made 7 to 8 kilometers from Babusar Road Impraticables.
Four connection bridges, two mosques and more than 50 houses have also been destroyed, while the fiber optic and electricity lines have been damaged, reducing communications. Tourists from Thak and Babusar have lost contact with their families.
The rescue operations were initially hampered by nightfall, but resumed at dawn. More than 200 blocked tourists were rescued and brought to Chilas, where hotels were opened for free.
Local residents played a crucial role in rescue efforts, alongside the Pakistani army, which has deployed helicopters and troops to evacuate tourists and provide food and medical aid.
Children among the most affected
The rupture of the victims depicts a dark picture of the devastation caused by incidents linked to rain across the country, children becoming the most vulnerable victims.
Punjab was the most affected province, declaring 135 narcotic deaths, including 48 men, 24 women and 63 children, as well as 470 injuries. The high number of children’s deaths highlights the severe assessment that the last showers have taken lives.
In Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, 56 people lost their lives, including 16 men, 10 women and 30 children. 71 other people were injured in the province.
The Sindh recorded 24 deaths and 40 injuries, while Balutchistan reported 16 deaths and four injuries due to rain -related incidents.
Azad Jammu and the cashmere (AJK) confirmed two deaths and eight injuries, while the territory of the capital of Islamabad reported the tragic death of a child.
The Gilgit-Baltistan, although people spared, reported three injuries.
NDMA data show that a majority of the 596 national injuries involved children, women and the elderly, highlighting the disproportionate impact on the already vulnerable groups while the rains continue to wreak havoc.
Individual tragedies aggravate the crisis
Meanwhile, in Swat, five children were killed in separate rain incidents.
In the Dherai de Malam Jabba, two young boys drowned by crossing a stream with their mother. Elsewhere in the group of Gujar Shanko, a collapse of the house due to the rain killed three children and seriously injured a woman.
In Islamabad, a retired official and his 25 -year -old daughter drowned after their car was swept away by flood waters in phase 5 of a private housing company. The vehicle had stalled on a flooded road and both were transported to a drainage channel before the rescue teams could intervene.
In response to general devastation, the Disaster Management Authority intensified the rescue operations by sending a total of 3,349 essential elements to the affected regions.
Among the aid sent are 349 tents, 358 covers, 500 sandbags and 554 kitchen sets to help families find shelter and manage the basic needs of households in temporary conditions.
To ensure comfort and protection, the NDMA also distributed 266 courtes, 76 mattresses, 305 mosquito nets and 88 tarpaulins.
For food and immediate survival, 153 food packs were provided, as well as 201 gas stoves to facilitate cooking. To manage water accumulation and rescue efforts, 95 drying up pumps and three rescue boats have also been deployed.
Additional supplies, including life jackets, hygiene kits, plastic rugs and jerry cans, are delivered to support thousands of inappropriate citizens while rescue efforts continue across the country.
Heavy rains to continue
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued high -level warnings for heavy to very strong to very heavy precipitation through Punjab, KP, GB, AJK, Islamabad and Cashmere.
Torrential rains on July 22 can cause sudden floods in rivers and nulls, especially in northern areas such as Swat, Dir, Kohistan, Abbottabad and Mrier.
Urban floods remain a threat to Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore, Gujranwala and other major cities. The landslides are probably in Murrier, Galliyat, Chitral and Hunza, with several high -risk points identified along the key roads and ice areas.
The NDMA National Emergency Operation Center (NEOC) has advised all provincial authorities, rescue services and humanitarian partners to remain on alert.
Citizens are invited to follow the instructions and download the NDMA Disaster Alert application for real -time updates.
GLOF and risk of increasing landslide
The PMD also warned of an increased risk of glacial lakes lighting (GLOF) in GB and KP, with potential floods in valleys such as Skardu, Hunza, Astore, Diamer and Neelum.
Continuous wet fate could exacerbate the destabilization of the slopes, leading to rock falls, mudslides and soil sag, putting life more by putting lives and blocking access to distant areas.
