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Pakistan Monsoon Death Toll Rises to 706 as Army Expands Rescues

Forecasts point to continued downpours that could prolong flash-flood danger.

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This year, nearly 750 people have died since the monsoon season started, according to authorities
More than 20 people have died on Wednesday in a fresh spell of monsoon rain in Pakistan

Overview

  • The NDMA reports 706 deaths and 965 injuries since June 26, with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa worst hit at 427 fatalities, followed by Punjab 164, Azad Kashmir 56, Sindh 29, Balochistan 22 and Islamabad 8.
  • Army operations have rescued 6,903 people and set up nine medical camps in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with eight units engaged, two battalions deployed in Buner and Army Aviation supporting airlift and supply missions.
  • Federal officials say 25,000 people have been relocated to safer areas through coordinated efforts by the NDMA, the Pakistan Army and provincial governments.
  • The PMD warns of thunderstorms and heavy rain over the next 24 hours with risks of flash flooding in streams and urban flooding in low-lying areas of Punjab, Islamabad, Peshawar and Sindh.
  • Karachi experienced severe waterlogging, power outages, traffic gridlock and flight disruptions, and local reports counted at least seven rain-related deaths in the city.