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Heavy rains claimed 150 lives, injured 233 across Pakistan

26 July 2023 13:47 (UTC +04:00)

Pakistan's National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Wednesday released a detailed report on the devastating loss of life and property caused by the recent monsoon rains across Pakistan, APA reports citing SAMAA Agency.

According to the report, since June 25, a staggering 150 people have tragically lost their lives in various accidents directly related to the heavy rains, while 233 individuals have been injured across the country.

Among the deceased, there were 62 men, 25 women, and at least 63 children. As for the injured, 99 were men, 62 were women, and 72 were children.

According to the NDMA report, a total of 468 houses across the country were damaged by the heavy rains during this period.

The monsoon season in Pakistan has always posed challenges in terms of flooding, landslides, and other natural calamities. However, this year’s rains have proved to be particularly severe, leading to an unusually high number of casualties and property damage.