NEOC Issues Alert as PMD Forecasts Heavy Rains
- The death toll from ongoing rains and flash floods in Pakistan and India has reached 73, with 63 fatalities reported in Pakistan since June 26, according to the National Disaster Management Authority .
- In Himachal Pradesh, India, the Emergency Operations Centre reported 10 deaths from cloudbursts and flash floods, with 34 people still missing after over 350 rescues.
- The National Emergencies Operation Centre issued weather alerts from July 2 to 8, warning of flash floods, glacial lake outburst floods, and urban flooding across different regions of Pakistan, according to the NDMA.
- The NDMA advised the public in vulnerable areas to take precautionary measures and avoid unnecessary travel amid ongoing severe weather conditions.
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NEOC issues alert as PMD forecasts heavy rains
A young boy pushes his motorcycle through a rain-flooded road after a heavy downpour, highlighting the challenges faced by commuters in Multan . — APP/FileThe National Emergencies Operation Centre issued impact-based weather alerts on Wednesday amid forecast of severe weather expected from...
Punjab, the most populous province with nearly 130 million inhabitants, has recorded 21 deaths, including 11 children. The disaster management authority reports 117 injuries across the country.
Pakistan is one of the most vulnerable countries in the world to the effects of climate change, and its 255 million inhabitants are increasingly experiencing extreme weather events.
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