Monsoon Fury in Pakistan: Over 200 Dead, Including 100 Children As Rains Create Havoc
Islamabad/Hyderabad, July 20 (Maxim News): The monsoon season has unleashed devastation across Pakistan, claiming the lives of over 200 people, including 100 children, and injuring more than 500 others, according to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).
The period from June to September is typically marked by intense rainfall and flash floods in Pakistan, but this year has been especially brutal. The NDMA reported that the highest number of casualties occurred in Punjab, with 123 deaths, followed by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (40), Sindh (21), Balochistan (16), and one each in Islamabad and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
Faisalabad and Chakwal Worst Hit
Among the worst-hit regions is Faisalabad, where 11 people died in 33 separate rain-related incidents over just two days. In Chakwal, torrential rainfall exceeding 450 mm led to the collapse of 32 roads, severely affecting transportation and local infrastructure.
Authorities say many villages are inaccessible due to washed-out roads, and rescue efforts are ongoing despite disrupted communication networks and prolonged power outages.
Infrastructure Crippled, Relief Operations Underway
The relentless rains have also damaged critical infrastructure, including bridges, power lines, and public utilities. Electricity supply remains suspended in several flood-hit areas, adding to the hardships of the affected populations.
Relief teams and emergency personnel are working round the clock to provide aid, but officials fear the death toll may rise further as remote areas begin to report damages.
Recurring Crisis Highlights Need for Climate Resilience
This annual cycle of monsoon destruction underscores the growing impact of climate change on South Asia, particularly in regions with poor urban planning and inadequate disaster preparedness.
Environmental experts and humanitarian groups have urged Pakistan to invest in long-term flood mitigation strategies, including better drainage systems, early warning networks, and climate-resilient infrastructure.
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