Flash Floods and Heavy Rain Claim 22 Lives in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab

Strategic Insights -

Prolonged flash floods and heavy rain have wreaked havoc in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Punjab, resulting in the deaths of 22 people and injuring 11 others since June 25. The Provincial Disaster Management Authorities (PDMA) in both provinces have reported a series of devastating incidents, including landslides, nullah inundation, and building collapses. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued warnings for widespread rain, wind, and thundershowers expected across several regions of the country from July 6-8.

Key Takeaways:

  • At least 22 people have been killed and 11 others injured in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) in accidents related to rain, strong winds, flash floods, and landslides since June 25, according to Provincial Disaster Management Authorities (PDMA) reports.
  • Heavy rainfall and flash floods have caused widespread destruction, with 18 people swept away along the Swat River due to a sudden surge in the gushing water.
  • The risk of glacial lake outburst flood (Glof) has increased in glacial areas of the province due to increasing temperatures, raising the risk of additional flooding.
  • In Punjab, 2 people were killed and 6 injured due to heavy rainfall and flash floods, with 2 dilapidated and decaying houses collapsing amid heavy rain.
  • Rescue 1122 recovered a female body in Malakand, while 2 children remain missing, and a rescue operation is underway.
  • A woman and her grandson drowned in the Zor Mandi nullah in Dargai, with their bodies recovered by Rescue 1122 and taken to Dargai hospital.
  • Three rooms in a house in Teenolo Dheri village, Bunner district, collapsed, killing a woman and injuring a man.
  • Two cows were rescued from flash floods in the Zormandi area.

Statistics:

  • At least 22 people have been killed in KP since June 25.
  • 11 others have been injured in KP in accidents related to rain, strong winds, flash floods, and landslides.
  • 18 people were swept away along the Swat River due to a sudden surge in the gushing water.
  • Heavy rainfall and flash floods caused destruction in the province.
  • 18,000 mm of rainfall was recorded in Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) warnings.
  • 102 mm of rainfall was recorded in Jhelum.
  • 81 mm of rainfall was recorded in Mangla.
  • 43 mm of rainfall was recorded in Rawalpindi.
  • Lahore recorded the highest amount of rainfall in Paniwala Talab, at 74 mm.

Sources:

  • Provincial Disaster Management Authorities (PDMA) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab.
  • Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD).
  • The Associated Press of Pakistan.
  • Dawn.com.
  • Rescue 1122.
  • PDMA Director General Irfan Ali Kathia.
  • Additional AC Waheedullah.