Heavy rains and flash floods have turned lives upside down in Pakistan since June 26, killing 234 people. Among them were 79 men, 42 women, and sadly, 113 children. These are not just numbers; they are families shattered and communities struggling to survive.
Punjab faced the worst impact with 135 deaths, including 63 children. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa lost 56 lives, while Sindh and Balochistan reported 24 and 16 deaths. Azad Jammu and Kashmir mourns two deaths, and Islamabad lost a young child. Gilgit-Baltistan remains safe for now.
The tragedy does not end here. Floods injured 596 people, including 231 men, 144 women, and 137 children. Punjab reported 470 injuries, the highest in the country. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa followed with 71, while Sindh reported 40. Balochistan had four injuries, and Gilgit-Baltistan with AJK added 11 more.
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) works round the clock to save lives. “NDMA has conducted 62 rescue operations across vulnerable areas of the nation, successfully rescuing 450 people,” it said. NDMA also set up 27 relief and medical camps and sent 3,349 essential items to affected areas.
These supplies include 349 tents for shelter, 358 blankets, 266 quilts, 76 mattresses, and 554 kitchen kits. Families received 305 mosquito nets, 41 plastic mats, and hygiene packs to survive tough conditions. NDMA also delivered food packs, dewatering pumps to clear water, life jackets, and even boats for emergency rescue.
Despite these efforts, challenges remain. Rains destroyed 826 homes and killed 203 cattle, leaving rural families in deeper crisis. Livestock loss makes survival even harder for those who depend on them. The monsoon season has once again tested the strength and resilience of the nation.
NDMA assured the nation, “Efforts to support affected populations persist as the season continues to test resilience nationally.” Volunteers and relief workers continue their fight against nature’s fury to keep hope alive for people who have lost everything.
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