1.9 million people affected by heavy rains in Sindh

 263 people has died including children and women and 701 injured in different incidents so far

According to a report released by the Provincial Disaster Management Authority Sindh (PDMA) has noted that more than 1.9 million people in Sindh have been adversely affected due to heavy rainfall. The report said that 263 deaths were reported in Sindh, including 120 children and 35 women and 30,150 cattle died in rain-related accidents. Meanwhile, a total of 701 injuries were reported across Sindh, including 144 children.

The PDMA also said that approximately 104,000 houses were completely destroyed while the infrastructure of 225,677 houses was damaged.

Khairpur districts saw the most number of deaths, at 41. It further said that crops on 1.5 million acres were destroyed.

Among buildings and infrastructure, six mosques incurred damages due to the heavy rains, while 45 bridges were also wrecked.

                                                       

The Army units are busy in relief and rescue operations to save people and to provide them food and medical care. According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), rescue and relief efforts are underway in Hyderabad, Sanghar, Badin, Thatha, Jamshoro, Noshero Feroz and various other districts of Sindh.

Special army helicopters were flown from Karachi to affected areas of interior Sindh to speed up rescue and relief efforts. Food supplies are being distributed in affected areas and medical aid is also being provided to the affected people.

The Met Office has predicted more rains in next few days in Sindh. “Due to this strong weather system monsoon currents are penetrating in southern and upper parts of the country,” the PMD warned.

“Due to this strong weather system monsoon currents are penetrating in southern and upper parts of the country,” the PMD warned. The Sindh government has announced to close the education institutions for two days on August 24 and 25. 

                                                            Rukhsana Manzoor deputy Editor