Heavy rains and sudden floods in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa since August 15 have gained at least 406 lives and injured more than 245, according to the Provincial Authority of Disaster Management (PDMA).
The victims include 305 men, 55 women and 46 children, while the injured comprise 179 men, 38 women and 30 children.
In addition, torrential rains and floods have damaged 3,526 houses, with 2,945 partially destroyed and 577 completely demolished.
Buner recorded the largest number of deaths with 337 deaths, followed by Sawabi with a number of 46.
Victims in Swat, Buner, Bajaur, Mansehra, Shangla, Lower Dir, Battagram, Di Khan and Sawabi were reported.
The authorities in the affected districts have received instructions to accelerate the aid operations and provide immediate assistance to the victims.
The PDMA and relevant agencies remain in contact and are closely monitoring the situation.
The emergency operations center remains completely operational. Residents can report emergencies or search for updates through the 1700 free aid line.
Free medical camp
The Pakistan army has also established a free medical camp in the Balakot areas affected by floods, where they have helped more than 1,327 people.
The camp provided medical assistance to 740 men, 336 women and 251 children, according to the army staff.
Patients with stomach ailments, muscle pain, skin infections, respiratory problems and other diseases were examined, and free medications were distributed.
Army medical staff examines patients during a free medical camp. Photo: Express
The camp received doctors and medical personnel to meet the needs of the affected population.
Residents receive free checks and medications in a medical camp administered by the Army. Photo: Express
Pakistan’s army declared that help operations continue in Balakot and other areas affected by floods to address urgent health and humanitarian requirements.
Monzonic rain
Earth landslides and sudden floods are common during the Monzón season, which usually begins in June and lasts until the end of September.
The locals meet in a free medical camp for health and treatment consultations. Photo: Express
This year, almost 750 people have died throughout the country since the season began, according to the authorities.
Free medications that are distributed during a medical camp organized by the Army. Photo: Express
Pakistan is among the most vulnerable countries in the world with the effects of climate change and faces extreme climatic events.
Patients align for medical assistance in a health camp. Photo: Express
The floods of the Monzón submerged a third of Pakistan in 2022, resulting in approximately 1,700 deaths.
