Pakistani authorities and the military have successfully evacuated at least 210,000 residents from flood-impacted regions in the provinces of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, as well as in the areas of Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan.
During the rescue operations, over 28,000 individuals were saved, and approximately 210,000 people have been safely relocated from the inundated zones. Tragically, two soldiers lost their lives while aiding residents, as stated during a joint press conference by Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, National Disaster Management Authority head Inam Haider, and Inter-Services Public Relations chief Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry.
Furthermore, 29 medical camps have been established in the disaster-stricken areas, where more than 20,700 individuals have already received essential assistance. A total of 225 tons of food supplies have been distributed to the affected population.
Earlier reports from the National Disaster Management Authority indicated that at least 804 individuals have died and 1,088 others have been injured in Pakistan due to heavy rainfall and subsequent flooding since June 26.
The most severe damage has occurred in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, where monsoon rains have resulted in 479 fatalities. The eastern province of Punjab has recorded 167 deaths. The raging waters have caused damage to over 5,700 buildings, with approximately 1,700 of them completely destroyed. More than 800 rescue operations have been conducted, and temporary hospitals and shelters for those who have lost their homes have been established, accommodating around 30,000 individuals.
In Pakistan, the monsoon season typically spans from June to September, bringing crucial heavy rains for agriculture but often leading to floods and other natural disasters.
