At least 299 people, including 140 children, have died and over 700 were injured in floods across Pakistan since June 26. Thousands of homes and livestock were lost. Relief and rescue operations are ongoing as authorities warn of more heavy rains and potential flooding in several regions.
Of the total deaths, 101 have been directly linked to rain-related incidents such as landslides and flash floods, while 78 fatalities were reported in road accidents attributed to hazardous weather conditions.
In the next 12 hours, light to moderate rain is likely at many places and heavy rain at one or two places in Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla, Sirmaur, Solan, and Una districts, announced IMD.
The NDMA's updated data now shows that 299 people have died due to flash floods and heavy rains. Among the dead are 140 children, 102 men, and 57 women, the Dawn reported.
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