ISLAMABAD: The recent monsoon rains and floods across Pakistan have led to the tragic loss of 245 lives between July 1st and August 27th, as reported by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).
Punjab has been the most severely affected, with 92 fatalities, followed by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where 74 people have lost their lives. In Sindh, 47 deaths have been recorded, while Balochistan has reported 22 fatalities. Additionally, the severe weather conditions have claimed the lives of 6 people in Kashmir and 4 in Gilgit-Baltistan.
Among those who perished, 121 were children and 48 were women. The disasters have also left 446 individuals injured, including 158 men, 107 women, and 181 children.
The NDMA’s report also underscores the extensive damage to property and infrastructure. A total of 1,002 houses were completely destroyed, and 3,475 houses suffered partial damage. The floods have also caused significant harm to public infrastructure, with 8 schools and 35 bridges damaged.
Additionally, 609 cattle were killed, further exacerbating the economic challenges faced by the affected communities.
The NDMA is continuing to assess the full extent of the damage and is coordinating with provincial authorities to provide assistance to those impacted by the floods.
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