Pakistan Monsoon Rains Claim 221 Lives Since Late June, NDMA Reports
ISLAMABAD – The devastating impact of monsoon rains continues to unfold across Pakistan, as the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) confirmed that 221 people have lost their lives since June 26, including 104 children and 40 women.
In its latest update, the NDMA reported five additional fatalities in the past 24 hours—two men and three children—due to ongoing rainfall-related incidents. Ten more individuals were also injured during this period.
The seasonal downpours have wreaked havoc on infrastructure and homes nationwide. Over 804 houses have been destroyed, while thousands more sustained partial damage.
Punjab Suffers the Most Casualties
Punjab remains the hardest-hit province, with 135 reported deaths and 470 injuries. The NDMA said 168 homes have been partially damaged and 24 completely destroyed in the region.
Widespread Damage Across Provinces
In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 40 people lost their lives and 69 sustained injuries. The rains damaged 142 homes partially and led to the total collapse of 78 houses.
Sindh has recorded 22 deaths and 40 injuries, along with 54 partially damaged homes and 33 that were destroyed.
Balochistan reported 16 deaths and four injuries. Eight houses were razed to the ground, and 56 were left partially damaged.
In Gilgit-Baltistan, while no fatalities have been reported, three people were injured. A total of 71 houses were partially damaged and 66 destroyed entirely.
Azad Jammu and Kashmir saw one fatality and six injuries, with 75 homes partially affected and 17 completely ruined.
Islamabad reported one death. Thirty-five houses suffered partial damage, and one was completely demolished.
The NDMA continues to monitor the evolving situation and urges citizens to follow safety guidelines as more rainfall is forecasted in the coming days.
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