Islamabad/Lahore/Peshawar:
As the fury of the monsoon takes waste to the country, the devastating impact of the rains and sudden floods has gained at least 234 lives, left 596 houses injured and damaged 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 last to lose their lives in incidents related to rain in the last 24 hours on Tuesday, while another ten suffered injuries.
The relentless indicator has also resulted in the death of 203 cattle, displacement of families and the interruption of critical infrastructure throughout the country.
So far more than 62 rescue operations have been carried out so far, with 450 rescued people, while 27 medical and relief camps have established themselves to support those affected.
The NDMA warns that the threat is far from finishing, since strong rains are forecast in the northern and mountainous regions, which raises serious concerns about urban floods, landslides, landslides and floods of glacial lakes (Glof) in Gilgit-Baltan (GB) and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP).
Five dead in Babusar
Meanwhile, at least five people, including four tourists and one place, lost their lives, while more than a dozen remain missing in Babusar, according to the attached commissioner of Diamer Atta-Ur-Rehman.
The tragic incident hit Monday when a cloudburst activated sudden floods along the picturesque route.
The floods swept more than 30 vehicles, completely destroyed between 10 and 15 of them and caused it to be put between 7 and 8 kilometers of Babusar Road.
Four connection bridges, two mosques and more than 50 houses were also destroyed, while the fiber and electricity lines were damaged, cutting the communications. Tourists in Thak and Babusar lost contact with their families.
Rescue operations were initially hindered by dusk, but resumed at dawn. More than 200 stranded tourists have been rescued and taken to Chilas, where no hotels have opened.
Local residents played a crucial role in help efforts, together with the Pakistan army, which deployed helicopters and troops to evacuate tourists and deliver food and medical help.
Children among the most affected
The breakdown of the victims paints a gloomy image of the devastation caused by incidents related to rain throughout the country, with emerging children such as the most vulnerable victims.
Punjab has been the worst hit province, informing an amazing amount of 135 deaths, including 48 men, 24 women and 63 children, along with 470 injuries. The high number of children’s deaths underlines the severe cost that recent downpours have assumed young lives.
In Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, 56 people have lost their lives, which comprise 16 men, 10 women and 30 children. 71 other individuals have been injured in the province.
Sindh has registered 24 deaths and 40 injuries, while Baluchistan has reported 16 deaths and four injuries due to rain -related incidents.
Azad Jammu and Kashmira (AJK) confirmed two deaths and eight wounds, while the territory of the capital of Islamabad has reported the tragic death of a child.
Gilgit-Baltistan, although saved by dead victims, has reported three injuries.
NDMA data shows that most of the 596 injuries throughout the country involved children, women and elderly, highlighting the disproportionate impact on the already vulnerable groups as the rains continue to wreak havoc.
Individual tragedies aggravate the crisis
Meanwhile, in Swat, five children died in separate incidents related to rain.
In South Dherai of Malam Jabba, two young people drowned while crossing a current with their mother. In another part of Gujar Shanko’s band, a collapse of the house due to the rain killed three children and critically wounded a woman.
In Islamabad, a retired official and his 25 -year -old daughter drowned after his car was dragged by floods in phase 5 of a private housing society. The vehicle had stagnated on a flooded road, and both were taken to a drainage channel before rescue equipment could intervene.
In response to generalized devastation, the Disaster Management Authority has intensified help operations by sending a total of 3,349 essential elements to the affected regions.
Among the aid sent is 349 tents, 358 blankets, 500 sandbags and 554 kitchen games to help families find refuge and administer the basic needs of households in temporary conditions.
To guarantee comfort and protection, the NDMA has also distributed 266 beds, 76 mattresses, 305 mosquito networks and 88 canvases.
For immediate livelihood and survival, 153 food packages have been provided, together with 201 gas stoves to facilitate cooking. To manage water and rescue accumulation efforts, 95 drain pumps and three rescue boats have also been deployed.
Additional supplies, including life jackets, hygiene kits, plastic carpets and cans of Jerry, are being delivered to support thousands of displaced citizens as help efforts continue throughout the country.
Great rains to continue
The Department of Meteorology of Pakistan (PMD) has issued high -level warnings for continuous heavy rains through Punjab, KP, GB, AJK, Islamabad and Kashmir.
The torrential rain on July 22 can cause sudden floods in streams and nullahs, particularly in northern areas such as Swat, Dir, Kohistan, Abbottabad and Murree.
Urban flood remains a threat in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore, Gujranwala and other important cities. It is likely that land landslides are in Murree, Galliyat, Chitral and Hunza, with several high -risk points identified along roads and glacial areas.
The National Emergency Operation Center of the NDMA (NEOC) has advised all provincial authorities, rescue services and humanitarian partners that remain in maximum alert.
Citizens are urged to follow instructions and download the NDMA Disaster Alert application for real -time updates.
Glof and landslide run the risk of increasing
The PMD also warned about a higher risk of flooding of Glacial Lago (GLOF) in GB and KP, with potential floods in valleys such as Skardu, Hunza, Astore, Diamer and Neelum.
The continuous wet spell could exacerbate the destabilization of the slope, which leads to rock falls, landslides and sinking on the ground, endangering lives and blocking access to remote areas.
