Rain-related incidents leave 186 killed, 181 injured in Pakistan

News Desk

ISLAMABAD: The Monsoon torrential rains causing multiple risks and hazards have resulted in 186 deaths and injured 181 individuals since June 14 across the country, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) informed. The country received abnormal rainfall during the prevailing monsoon season with recorded precipitation in various parts of the country, especially Sindh and Balochistan.

The NDMA on Friday issued a daily situation report of the damages and losses reported across the country due to heavy monsoon rains.

The report mentioned that almost six deaths were reported in various districts of Sindh province due to heavy monsoon rains.

Over 170 people were injured including 61 in Punjab, 49 in Balochistan, 37 in KP, and 24 in other parts of the country: NDMA

Sindh: In Sindh province’s District Badin, two males died due to electrocution and three perished to a lightning strike.  In District Sanghar, a male died and three got injured due to a windstorm. In Tharparker, 21 goats died due to a lightning strike in the Islamkot area.

Balochistan:  In Balochistan, 65 people died and 49 others sustained injuries. In Balochistan province’s District Dera Bugti, the Baikhar Bhal Dam got damaged due to heavy rains. In District Sibbi, Mach Bridge got damaged. In District Lasbella, the flash floods washed away a culvert at WelpatBela resulting in suspension of traffic, whereas the intruding water affected the crops in the area.

Moreover, the Khakhar bridge approach also got damaged where markers were placed and traffic resumed from one side. The Nari River also remained in high flood; however, no losses and damages were reported. Dera Bugti, PDMA Balochistan dispatched relief items to the flood-affected areas.

Balochistan remained the worst-hit region where 65 people died and 49 others sustained injuries: NDMA

In District Lasbella, a diversion was established by the district administration and the traffic was partially resumed. However, heavy machinery was at the site and repair work was in progress. The PDMA Balochistan also provided 300 tents, 300 tarpaulins, 300 quilts, 600 mosquito nets, 300 jerry cans, 300 water coolers, 300 kitchen sets, and 300 food packets issued to flood-affected areas of the districts. The disaster management authorities at various levels also established relief camps. In District Sherqilla, a tent village with medical facilities was functional at Sherqilla.

Punjab: In Punjab province’s District Muzaffargarh, a breach in the main Muzaffargarh canal was reported at UtraSandila (Tehsil). In District Muzaffargarh, after the breach in the main canal at Utra Sandila, announcements were made in the mosque to evacuate the area where Rescue 1122 teams reached the spot. In District Muzaffargarh, a relief camp was established in Boys Primary School at UtraSandila.

A further rise in heavy rainfall is expected in the coming days with a weather cycle focusing on Sindh and Balochistan for high precipitation: Minister for Climate Change Sherry Rehman

Gilgit-Baltistan: In Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), District Hunza’s Misgar Valley road was blocked due to flash floods triggered by the rainfall that occurred the previous night. In District Nagar, Hisper road was blocked due to river erosion. The rehabilitation activities included in District Hunza, a tractor of the Buildings and Roads (B&R) department was mobilized to restore Misgar Valley road. In District Nagar, the restoration of the Hisper road was in progress through the B&R department. In District Skardu, the restoration of the formic road, power supply by GBPWD, damaged drinking water channel by LG&RD, and Water Management in Tormic was in progress.

AJK: In Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) District Sudhnoti, two houses got partially damaged due to torrential rain.