- 161 houses damaged, 91 pets swept away in rain, flooding.
- NDMA performed 19 operations, saved 233 people.
- Neoc emits alarm on rain, potential floods until July 10.
At least 72 people lost their lives, and 130 nationals sustained injuries throughout Pakistan in separate events that occurred due to flash floods and heavy rain this monsoon season, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) stated in its 10-day data.
The statistics showed the increasing number of deaths from June 26 to July 6 with the highest number of deaths registered in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
In the last 10 days, KP recorded 28 deaths, followed by 22 in Punjab, 15 in Sindh, seven in Balochistan and four in Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK).
It included six rain -related deaths over the last 24 hours, including four from KP and two from Sindh, while a total of 3 people were injured in separate incidents with flash floods, house collapse, lightning and drowning.
At least 161 houses were damaged and 91 pets were swept away in the monsoon’s spells. During this period, the Emergency Response Agency carried out 19 rescue operations and saved 233 people, in addition to distributing important things to the affected citizens.
As Monsoon activity is expected to be intensified across the country, NDMA’s National Emergency Operation Center (Neoc) issued a warning of heavy rain and potential floods until July 10.
The alarm highlighted potential river and stream overflow over several regions, including Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, AJK and Gilgit-Baltistan. In particular, flooding at low level is expected at Marala and Qadirabad points on the Chenab River.
Larger rivers, including Indus, Chenab, Swat, Panjkora, Chitral, Hunza and various local waterways, may witness rising water levels, NDMA said, adding that flash floods are also feared in northeastern Punjab, especially in streams derived from Pir Panjal mountain chain.
In AJK, the Jhelum River and its side elves can be flooded, while Gilgit-Baltistan may witness increased water flow in the Hunza River and the surrounding streams.
In southern Balochistan, flooding risks are associated with streams flowing from Kyrhar -Bjergkæden, with special concern for Awaran, Khuzdar, Jhal Magsi, Qila Saifullah and Musakhel districts.
