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Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority said 109
people have died nationwide since June 26. Many of the deaths
were caused by collapsing houses and roofs, with nearly half
reported in the northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province along
the Afghan border.
The latest update came a day after the disaster management
authority reviewed flood preparedness measures across the
country. Officials discussed plans to issue timely warnings to
communities living along rivers so residents can move to safer
areas voluntarily or be evacuated before floodwaters inundate
their communities.
Last week, heavy rain lashed parts of the country, including
Lahore, Pakistan’s cultural capital, where several neighborhoods
were flooded, forcing commuters to take lengthy detours. Images
on social media showed residents wading through water. It drew
criticism from residents, who questioned the government’s
preparedness and response to extreme weather.
Authorities in recent month have warned they cannot rule out a
repeat of the extreme weather that triggered Pakistan’s
devastating 2022 floods. The disaster submerged about one-third
of the country, killing 1,737 people and displacing millions.
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