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Heavy rain is predicted for Pakistan from August 17 to August 21 according to the Meteorological Department. Precautionary measures have been recommended for residents of the northwest.
Floods cause life disarray in Pakistan
Islamabad: In Pakistan severe flood brought on by heavy rains kills over 650 people in 48 days. Pakistan is once again dealing with catastrophic floods brought on by a lot of rain.
The country will see heavy rainfall the Meteorological Department warned on Sunday. The death toll has risen to 327 according to officials as a result of unexpected floods in Pakistan's north. More than 650 people have died as a result of the monsoon rains which have caused extensive damage since June 26.
Heavy rain is predicted for Pakistan from August 17 to August 21 according to the Meteorological Department. Precautionary measures have been recommended for residents of the northwest.
Additionally the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a warning stating that the heavy rains that began earlier than normal this year are probably going to continue for the next two weeks with increased intensity.
At least 327 people have been killed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province as a result of flash floods and heavy monsoon rains according to NDMA. More than 200 deaths have been reported in the Buner district alone making it the most severely affected.
In addition to strong water currents carrying people animals and cars away house collapses have injured at least 137 people. Authorities worry that a number of people are missing and that many are buried beneath debris in isolated villages.
Relief efforts involve about 2000 rescue workers but accessing the affected areas is challenging due to damaged bridges and roads. Rescue operations present challenges. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa rescue agency's spokesperson Bilal Ahmed Faizi stated that rescue operations are being impeded by landslides and roads that have been washed away due to intense rain. Ambulances and heavy equipment now have a particularly difficult time getting to disaster areas.
Rescue efforts in Buner Shangla and Swat have also been initiated by the Pakistani Armys Core of Engineers Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team. To recover bodies buried beneath debris and locate injured individuals the team is utilizing cutting-edge equipment. Rescue crews are putting in a lot of effort to save lives and help those impacted by the devastating floods but the situation is still dangerous as the rain continues.
