Monsoon death toll nears 300 amid continued downpours

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ISLAMABAD: Destructive monsoon rains and flash floods have claimed at least 299 lives, including 140 children, and more than 700 people have been injured across Pakistan since June 26, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said, because more than Monday (Monday) is expected.

According to statistics, the number of casualties included 102 men and 57 women.

Of the 715 injured, there were 239 children, 204 women, and 272 men who were injured.

Since June 26, flash floods and heavy rains have caused widespread destruction, which has damaged a total of 1,676 houses in the affected areas.

Of these, 562 houses were completely destroyed, while 1,114 was partially damaged. Severe weather also resulted in the loss of 428 livestock, which had the effects of local communities.

The NDMA conducted 223 widespread relief operations, which successfully evacuated 2,880 people from the flood -hit areas.

To help the affected communities, the authority has distributed 13,466 relief supplies to weak areas.

These include 1,999 tents, 61 ration bags, 958 blankets, 569 quiets, 613 mattresses, 1,282 kitchen sets, 1,163 food packs, 350 life jackets, 1,122 hygienic home kits, 2,170 tarpaulin and 146 de watering pumps.

Authorities have so far treated 577 people and set up 71 medical camps.

According to the NDMA, the crisis has affected several regions, and joint rescue operations are underway in collaboration with provincial and federal agencies.

‘Rains widely from August 4’

Launched on Monday (Monday), heavy rains are being predicted in Pakistan, in which the country’s seasonal officials have warned of flash floods in the low -lying areas with another strong magic of monsoon.

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) said that a fresh weather system will bring rainfall to most parts of the northern and central areas between August 4 and 7.

Weatherman said both Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Gilgit -Baltistan are likely to be subjected to this new magic of cloud burst.

On the other hand, parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where there is also predictions with strong winds and thunderstorms, makes it a blow to the effects of the monsoon system.

Punjab, which has been affected by the worst, and the federal capital, where the rainfall continues, will not be saved, as it is expected from these areas that they will see Torients through the same magic that is now increasing on a large scale.

Further south, Sindh and Balochistan can be rained on August 6, though the activity there can be more scattered.

The Met Office has strongly warned that the expected flash floods can flood, drainage, drainage, and lower places, while local authorities have been asked to prepare accordingly.

According to weather officials, so far, rain -laden systems are targeting the upper parts of the country, which has left South Pakistan extraordinarily dry, but according to weather officials, it may change soon.

From around August 10, monsoon streams may begin to move south, as well as more activity in their mid -and adjoining areas by mid -August.

The PMD has also warned that if this sample persists, the rain can increase by the end of September, which is higher than the specific end of the season in the South Belt.

Due to climate change, weather samples are changing, and this year Monsoon is common in the middle of September, rather than the mid -September, as is common, according to meteorological experts.

Experts noted that monsoon streams have had a limited impact on southern Pakistan, where rainfall has been significantly lower than in previous years.

With further rainfall forecasts in the coming days, disaster management officials have strictly advised citizens to take precautionary measures, especially in flood -hit areas.

Monsoon rains are a normal part of the climate of South Asia and is essential to filling crop irrigation and water supply.

However, in recent years, their negative impact has increased due to rapid urban expansion, poor drainage systems, and more frequent events in the climate change.