Leaders Respond to Devastating Floods in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and army chief Asim Munir visited flood-affected Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Since August 15, 380 people in the province have died due to floods. Nationwide, the toll is 750. Government and Pakistani Army pledged resources for rescue, relief, and rebuilding efforts.
In a stark display of leadership amidst adversities, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir visited the severely flood-affected Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in northwest Pakistan on Wednesday. The region, tormented by relentless torrents since mid-August, has now reported 380 casualties, marking a somber chapter in Pakistan's ongoing struggle with severe monsoon effects.
Across the country, official figures from the National Disaster Management Authority reveal a troubling rise in fatalities, with 750 lives claimed in rain-related incidents since the last week of June. A recent 24-hour period alone witnessed 43 deaths, underscoring the urgency of comprehensive relief operations.
In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, districts like Swat, Buner, and Shangla emerged as crisis zones. Prime Minister Sharif, alongside federal ministers, personally surveyed the devastation and assured residents of unwavering support. Compensation efforts are underway, with Rs 2 million cheques distributed to victims. Meanwhile, provincial authorities, guided by practical strategy and empathy, are mobilizing additional resources and committing to rebuild homes and infrastructures, backed by a designated Rs 5 billion budget.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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