Over 300 people died since June 26 due to monsoon-triggered rains and landslides

In Pakistan, over 300 people, including 140 children, have died and over 715 people have been injured since June 26 due to monsoon-triggered rains and landslides. In its latest report, the National Disaster Management Authority said that out of the total death toll, 140 were children, 102 men and 57 were women. Detailing the damage to public property, the report estimated that a total of 1,676 houses were damaged, out of which 562 homes were destroyed completely.
 
Around 428 livestock were lost during the rains. Most of the deaths have been caused by structural collapses, drowning, landslides, lightning strikes, and electrocution. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department’s latest forecast, rain, wind and thundershowers, with isolated heavy falls, are expected to hit the northern parts of the country from 4th August to 7th August.