At least 299 people, including 140 children, lost their lives, and 715 others – among the 239 children – were injured in sudden floods and torrential rains that have swept the vulnerable areas of the country since June 26, according to the latest figures published by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), reported PTV.
A total of 299 people were killed, including 140 children, 102 men and 57 women, according to data. Among the 715 injured, 239 were children, 204 were women and 272 were injured men.
Since June 26, sudden floods and torrential rains have caused general destruction, damaging a total of 1,676 houses in affected areas.
Among these, 562 houses were destroyed, while 1,114 underwent partial damage. The violent time has also led to the loss of 428 cattle, aggravating the impact on local communities.
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) carried out 223 in -depth rescue operations, successfully evacuating 2,880 people from the regions struck by the floods.
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To support the affected communities, the authority distributed 13,466 elements of relief in vulnerable areas. These include 1,999 tents, 61 ration bags, 958 covers, 569 courtesy, 613 mattresses, 1,282 kitchen sets, 1,163 food packs, 350 life vests, 1,122 hygiene house kits, 2,170 Tarpaulins and 146 pumps to be eliminated, as well as other essential supplies.
The authorities have created 71 medical camps, dealing with 577 people so far.
According to the NDMA, the crisis has affected several regions and joint rescue operations continue in collaboration with provincial and federal agencies.
In addition, all the leaves for the 1122 rescue of the staff in Rawalpindi were canceled as part of the emergency preparations for the monsoon spell scheduled from August 5. Pre-depolorships at key district are also completed.
The provincial Punjab Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) warned that the sixth rainy fate of monsoon should begin on August 5, which raises concerns about potential floods in the province.
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In an information sheet published on the instructions of chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, the PDMA confirmed that the precipitation has been recorded in several districts in the last 24 hours, notably Rawalpindi, Bahawalnagar, Murrier, Chakwal, Sahiwal, Narowal, Okara, Attock and Lahore. Additional rains are expected in most districts within 24 hours.
Emergency equipment, including ambulances, fire vehicles, water rescue teams and boats, were placed in a fully operational state.
