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Heavy Rains Devastate Pakistan: 87 Dead, 80+ Injured in Havoc

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The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) issued a grim update on the havoc caused by heavy rains in Pakistan. According to the NDMA, at least 87 people lost their lives while 82 others sustained injuries in various rain-related incidents across the country over the past week. The relentless downpours have wreaked havoc, leading to significant damage and loss of life.

The NDMA revealed that 2,715 houses have been either partially or fully damaged due to the rains. Most of the fatalities occurred due to structural collapses, lightning strikes, and flash floods, highlighting the severity of the situation. The worst-hit region appears to be the northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, where 36 people lost their lives and 53 others were injured.

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Following closely is the eastern Punjab province, reporting 25 deaths and eight injuries. Additionally, the southwestern Balochistan province witnessed 15 fatalities and 10 injuries, while in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, 11 people lost their lives, with 11 others sustaining injuries due to heavy rains.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed profound grief and sorrow over the loss of lives and property caused by the recent heavy rains. He urged concerned departments to intensify relief efforts in affected areas and expedite the reopening of roads closed due to rains and landslides.

The NDMA, in its weather prediction report, warned that the ongoing rains are expected to persist until April 22. There are concerns that the anticipated rainfall may exacerbate the situation, potentially triggering flash floods in various parts of the country. As the nation grapples with the aftermath of the devastating rains, efforts are underway to provide relief and support to affected communities.

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