Islamabad: The latest report from the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) documents a perilous 24-hour period marked by fatalities and substantial infrastructure damage due to relentless monsoon rains across Pakistan. Eleven deaths and several injuries were recorded, alongside significant destruction to houses and vital infrastructure.
According to National Disaster Management Authority, the regions most affected include Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Punjab, and Sindh. Notably, in Balochistan’s Sibi and Khuzdar districts, flash floods claimed two lives. KP’s Mohmand and Mansehra districts reported three deaths due to drowning. Punjab witnessed the most structural damage, with Sialkot alone reporting three deaths from a house collapse and several infrastructural failures. The situation in Sindh mirrored this destruction, with two fatalities in Jacobabad due to a collapsed structure.
Injuries were less frequent but still significant, with Nankana Sahib in Punjab and Jacobabad in Sindh reporting a combined total of four injuries, primarily due to electric shocks and structural collapses. Infrastructure damage was widespread, with over 339 houses reported damaged across the affected regions. Additionally, minor damages to roads and bridges were reported in Gilgit Baltistan’s Ghanche, Shigar, and Hunza districts.
The NDMA’s cumulative data from July 1 to August 6 paints a grim picture of the ongoing monsoon season’s impact, with 151 deaths and 273 injuries reported nationwide. The damage to infrastructure is extensive, with nearly 1,400 houses and several bridges affected, alongside significant losses to livestock and agricultural sectors.
The report also outlines ongoing relief efforts, noting the distribution of essential supplies such as tents, ration bags, and mosquito nets in the worst-hit areas to alleviate the suffering of affected populations. These efforts are a part of a broader strategy to manage the crises prompted by this year’s exceptionally challenging monsoon season.