Islamabad: The latest update from the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reveals significant damage and displacement caused by the 2024 monsoon season in Pakistan. From July 1 to August 14, torrential rains and flash floods have resulted in 182 deaths, injured 318, and severely damaged homes, schools, and bridges nationwide.
According to United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, in Sindh’s Sangar district alone, overflow from the Rohri Canal displaced 7,535 people. The District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) has established a relief camp accommodating 2,170 internally displaced persons (IDPs), while others have sought refuge with relatives. In Balochistan, eight districts have been declared calamity-hit areas, with 19 tehsils and 44 Union Councils affected. Stagnant water remains in several areas due to canal breaches, exacerbating the challenges faced by affected communities.
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) of Balochistan and Sindh are coordinating response efforts, focusing on providing relief and rehabilitating damaged infrastructure. The situation remains critical, with ongoing efforts to assist affected populations and restore normalcy in the impacted regions.