Pakistan Braces for More Heavy Rains as Death Toll from Monsoon Devastation Nears 300
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has confirmed that 299 people, including 140 children, have lost their lives due to severe monsoon rains and flash floods since late June. Over 700 individuals have been injured, and thousands displaced as the country faces another powerful wave of heavy rainfall starting August 4.
🌧️ New Spell of Rain to Hit Northern Pakistan
According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), another spell of rain, wind, and thunderstorms is expected across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, Islamabad, and Gilgit-Baltistan through August 7. This fresh round of monsoon showers could worsen the already critical situation in flood-affected areas.
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Gilgit-Baltistan: Rain expected from August 5
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Balochistan: Hot and humid, with isolated rain in some regions on August 6
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Sindh: Hot weather with chances of cloud cover and light rain in coastal areas
🚨 NDMA Reports Widespread Devastation
Since June 26, the country has been grappling with deadly flooding and infrastructure damage. The NDMA’s latest report reveals:
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Casualties:
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299 dead (140 children, 102 men, 57 women)
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715 injured (239 children, 204 women, 272 men)
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Property Damage:
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1,676 homes affected
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562 homes completely destroyed
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1,114 partially damaged
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Livestock Loss: 428 animals lost
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Rescue Operations:
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223 missions
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2,880 people rescued
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71 medical camps established, 577 people treated
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Relief Distribution:
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2,000+ tents
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958 blankets
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1,282 kitchen sets
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2,170 tarpaulins
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1,122 hygiene kits
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1,100+ food packs
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146 de-watering pumps
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350 life jackets
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🛑 Sixth Monsoon Spell Set to Hit Punjab
Punjab’s Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued a high alert as the province prepares for its sixth spell of heavy rainfall starting August 5.
PDMA Director General Irfan Ali Kathia warned that rains could lead to medium to high-level flooding in rivers Chenab and Jhelum, affecting multiple districts including:
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Lahore, Murree, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum
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Gujranwala, Sialkot, Sheikhupura, Faisalabad
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Sargodha, Mianwali, Dera Ghazi Khan, Bahawalpur, Khanewal, Rajanpur
Tourist areas like Murree and Galliyat are at high risk of landslides and infrastructure collapse, particularly in mud houses and weak buildings.
📢 Stay Safe: Citizens in vulnerable areas are advised to take necessary precautions, follow official advisories, and avoid unnecessary travel during rain alerts.
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