For the last two days, heavy rains and floods in northwest Pakistan have caused terrible destruction. According to local officials, more than 300 people have been killed so far. Many people are still missing. This has become the deadliest incident of this year’s monsoon season.
What happened?
The heavy rains and floods in the last two days caused havoc in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region. According to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), 307 people have been confirmed by Saturday morning. Many people are still missing. The rain is expected to continue till August 21, which can worsen the situation.
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There are reasons such as cloud bursting, floods, lightning, landslides and collapse of buildings. Not only Pakistan, but also in India and parts of Nepal, there has been damage due to heavy rains and floods last week.
The most affected area: Bunar District
Boner district has been affected the most at a distance of about three hours from Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan. 184 people have died here. There is widespread damage to infrastructure, crops and gardens. A cloudburst, falling trees and strong floods shed people and destroyed their property.
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Many people, especially women and children, are stuck in flood waters, where 93 bodies have been recovered in the weave. In the second affected area Shangla, 34 people died due to heavy rains collapsing the roof of a building. Provincial Chief Secretary Shahab Ali Shah said that relief work is going on fast.
Relief and rescue operations
Several steps have been taken for relief work …
- Relief Camp: Shahab Ali Shah said that medical camps are being set up for flood victims. Food and water is being arranged for the families whose house was ruined.
- Clean the roads: With the help of heavy machinery, the work of cleaning and restoring closed roads has started.
- Rescue team: Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said that civil and military teams are doing relief and rescue work together. The Prime Minister has also called an emergency meeting.
- Financial help: Emergency funds have been released to help in the affected areas.
Future worry
Officials say that the rain is likely to continue till August 21, which may increase the risk of flood and landslides. People are still in danger in areas like Bunar and Shangla. The closure of roads is becoming difficult to provide help.
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