Pakistan Rain Disaster: 178 Dead, Hundreds Injured Amid Flash Floods and Urban Chaos
ISLAMABAD: Torrential monsoon rains have wreaked havoc across Pakistan, claiming 178 lives and injuring 491 people in rain-related incidents between June 26 and July 17, according to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).
Punjab remains the hardest-hit province, reporting 103 fatalities, followed by 38 deaths in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 20 in Sindh, and 16 in Balochistan. The NDMA attributed the high death toll primarily to flash floods, structural collapses, and other rain-induced hazards.
In the past 24 hours alone, 54 more lives were lost, and 227 people sustained injuries due to a fresh wave of rain-triggered accidents across various regions.
Rawalpindi Paralyzed by Monsoon Onslaught
Heavy monsoon rains paralyzed daily life in Rawalpindi on Thursday, forcing authorities to declare a public holiday in the district. Urban flooding has severely impacted roads and neighborhoods, particularly near the Nullah Leh canal, where water levels have risen to alarming levels.
The situation remains critical at the Gawalmandi and Katarian bridges, where rising water threatens mass evacuations. Residents in low-lying areas have been warned to relocate immediately amid ongoing rainfall.
Weather Relief Comes with Risk
While the rains have broken a prolonged heatwave across several cities, the cost in human life and infrastructure damage continues to climb. Emergency services remain on high alert as the NDMA urges the public to remain vigilant and cooperate with local authorities.
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