Devastating Monsoon Rains Claim More Lives in Pakistan

In the wake of relentless monsoon rains, Pakistan finds itself grappling with a rising death toll, now standing at 45, according to the latest figures from the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). Within the last 24 hours alone, seven more individuals have tragically lost their lives.

The province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has emerged as the most severely affected region, with 21 casualties reported. Meanwhile, Punjab has witnessed 13 deaths, followed by Sindh with seven, and Balochistan accounting for four fatalities. The monsoon onslaught has also left 68 injured, with significant damage to infrastructure including roads, bridges, and homes.

This annual weather pattern is a familiar yet damaging phenomenon across the Indian subcontinent. Last year's monsoon rains devastated Pakistan, submerging a third of the country and resulting in 1,737 deaths. The repeated cycles of destruction underscore the urgent need for effective disaster management and resilience-building strategies.

(With inputs from agencies.)