The number of those who died as a result of the strongest monsoon rains, which have fallen to the country since the end of June, increased to 202 people.
According to the GEO News channel, the heavy rains continue to damage Haiber-Pakhtunhwi, Penjab, Shind and Belujistan. According to the National Directorate of the Natural Disasters of Pakistan (NDMA), the most victims were recorded in Punjab – 123 people. 40 people were killed in Haibert -Pakhtunchi, 21 in Baloudjistan – 16. For one death was recorded in the capital of Islamabad, as well as in the regions of Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
Among the causes of the death of people are the collapse of houses, sudden floods, drowning, electric shock and landslides.
In addition, over 560 people were injured. Numerous roads, residential buildings and state institutions have become unsuitable for use, infrastructure in the affected regions received serious damage.
The Musson season in South Asia, which lasts from June to September, annually leads to large -scale destruction and human victims.