Islamabad/Lahore/Peshawar:
As Monsoon Fury puts waste in the country, the devastating effect of rain and flash floods has claimed at least 234 lives, left 596 wounded and damaged 826 homes since June 26, according to the latest figures released by National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).
In addition, two men, two women and eight children were the latest, losing their lives in rain -related incidents over the past 24 hours on Tuesday, while ten others were caused by injuries.
The tireless rainfall has also resulted in the death of 203 livestock, displacement of families and disruption of critical infrastructure nationwide.
Over 62 rescue operations have been performed so far, with 450 people rescued, while 27 relief and medical camps have been set up to support the affected.
NDMA warns that the threat is far from over, as further heavy rainfall is expected in the northern and hilly regions, raising serious concerns about the city’s flood, landslide, mud glids and glacial nunches (GLOFs) in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP).
Five died in Babusar
Meanwhile, at least five people, including four tourists and a local, lost their lives, while over a dozen remain missing in Babusar, according to Diamer-Vice Commissioner Atta-Ur-Rehman.
The tragic incident hit Monday when a skyburst triggered flash floods along the scenic route.
The floods swept over 30 vehicles and destroyed 10 to 15 of them completely and made 7 to 8 kilometers of Babusar Road unacceptable.
Four connection bridges, two mosques and more than 50 houses were also destroyed, while fiber optic and electricity lines were damaged and cut off communication. Tourists in Thak and Babusar lost contact with their families.
Rescue operations were originally hampered by night falls, but resumed at dawn. Over 200 stranded tourists have been rescued and brought to Chilas, where hotels are opened for free.
Local residents played a crucial role in the auxiliary efforts along with the Pakistani army that deployed helicopters and troops to evacuate tourists and provide food and medical help.
Children among the most affected
The division of injuries paints a gloomy picture of the destruction caused by rain -related incidents across the country where children emerge as the most vulnerable victims.
Punjab has been the worst affected province and reported a staggering 135 deaths, including 48 men, 24 women and 63 children along with 470 injuries. The high number of children’s fatal accidents emphasizes the difficult toll the recent rainfall has taken on young lives.
In Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, 56 people have lost their lives and consisting of 16 men, 10 women and 30 children. Another 71 individuals have been wounded in the province.
Sindh has registered 24 deaths and 40 injuries, while Balochistan has reported 16 fatalities and four injuries due to rain -related incidents.
Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) have confirmed two deaths and eight injuries, while Islamabad Capital Territory has reported on a child’s tragic death.
Gilgit-Baltistan, although spared death, has reported three injuries.
The NDMA data shows that a majority of the 596 injuries nationwide children, women and the elderly who highlight the disproportionate influence on already vulnerable groups as the rain continues to cause destruction.
Individual tragedies put together the crisis
In Swat, five children were killed in separate rain -related events.
In Malam Jabbas Sur Dherai, two young boys drowned while crossing a stream with their mother. Elsewhere in the Gujar band Shanko, a house collapse due to rain killed three children and critically wounded a woman.
In Islamabad, a retired official and his 25-year-old daughter drowned after their car was swept away by flooding water in phase 5 in a private housing community. The vehicle had stopped on a flooded road and both were led into a drainage channel before rescue team could intervene.
In response to widespread destruction, the disaster control authority has intensified emergency relief operations by sending a total of 3,349 essential items to affected regions.
Among the aid sent are 349 tents, 358 rugs, 500 sand bags and 554 kitchen kits to help families find shelter and manage basic household needs under temporary conditions.
To ensure comfort and protection, NDMA has also distributed 266 quilts, 76 mattresses, 305 mosquito nets and 88 tarpaulins.
For nourishment and immediate survival, 153 lunches have been delivered along with 201 gas stoves to ease cooking. In order to handle water accumulation and rescue efforts, 95 drainage pumps and three lifeboats have also been inserted.
Additional supplies, including life jackets, hygiene sets, plastic mats and jerry cans, are provided to support thousands of displaced citizens as relief efforts continue across the country.
Heavy rain to continue
Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued high -level warnings for continued heavy high to very heavy rain over Punjab, KP, GB, AJK, Islamabad and Kashmir.
Torrential Rain on July 22 can cause flash floods in streams and nullahs, especially in northern areas such as SWAT, DIR, Kohistan, Abbottabad and Murree.
Urban flood is still a threat in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore, Gujranwala and other major cities. Landslides are probably in Murree, Galliyat, Chitral and Hunza, with several high -risk points identified along important highways and glacier.
NDMA’s National Emergency Operation Center (NEOC) has advised all provincial authorities, rescue services and humanitarian partners to remain in high alarm.
Citizens are encouraged to follow the instructions and download the NDMA Disaster Alert app for real-time updates.
Glof and Land Circuit Risks are rising
PMD has also warned of an increased risk of flooding of Glettersøen (GLOFS) in GB and KP, with potential floods in valleys such as Skardu, Hunza, Astore, Diamer and Neelum.
The continued wet spell could aggravate the slope stabilization, leading to rocky, mud gliders and soil, further danger of life and blocking access to remote areas.
