Heavy Rains, Floods, and Landslides Cause Heavy Loss of Life
NDMA Assisting Provinces in Relief Operations
Islamabad : As per the directives of the Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is extending full cooperation to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government and its Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) to address the ongoing emergency situation caused by heavy rains, floods, landslides, and lightning strikes. NDMA is ensuring timely provision of relief goods and operational assistance to PDMA for rescue efforts across the affected districts.
Over the past 24 hours, these severe weather events have claimed 180 lives in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including 152 men, 15 women, and 13 children. In addition, five fatalities were reported in Gilgit and nine in Azad Jammu & Kashmir. Torrential rains in various districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa also left 23 people injured.
Relief and rescue operations are being actively carried out by PDMA, Pakistan Army, district administrations, Rescue 1122, and local volunteers. NDMA is maintaining round-the-clock monitoring of all ongoing operations and coordinating with relevant institutions to ensure effective emergency response.
Authorities caution that in the event of further rains, the risk of additional landslides remains high. Citizens are urged to remain vigilant, take precautionary measures during spells of heavy rain and flooding, and avoid unnecessary travel to vulnerable areas. Tourists are especially advised to refrain from visiting northern regions for the next five to six days to ensure their safety.
Sohail Majeed is a Special Correspondent at The Diplomatic Insight. He has twelve plus years of experience in journalism & reporting. He covers International Affairs, Diplomacy, UN, Sports, Climate Change, Economy, Technology, and Health.
