Floods Wreak Havoc Across Pakistan: 229,763 Homes Damaged, 22,841 Livestock Lost, NDMA Reports

Floods Wreak Havoc Across Pakistan: 229,763 Homes Damaged, 22,841 Livestock Lost, NDMA Reports

ISLAMABAD (AIA) Devastating floods since June 26 have resulted in extensive damage to at least 229,763 homes across Pakistan, with 59,258 structures completely destroyed and 170,505 partially damaged, according to data released by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). The deluge has also claimed 22,841 livestock, underscoring the severe impact on communities and agricultural sectors.

Breaking down the toll by province/region:

– Punjab: 213,097 houses affected (55,134 destroyed, 157,963 partial); 3,992 livestock lost.

– Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: 3,222 houses damaged (701 destroyed, 2,521 partial); 5,467 livestock perished.

– Sindh: 3,332 houses damaged (224 destroyed, 3,108 partial); 577 livestock lost.

– Balochistan: 6,370 houses damaged (2,080 destroyed, 4,290 partial); 4,585 livestock lost.

– Gilgit-Baltistan: 1,260 houses damaged (779 destroyed, 481 partial); 7,981 livestock lost.

– Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK): 2,417 houses damaged (339 destroyed, 2,078 partial); 239 livestock lost.

– Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT): 65 houses affected (1 destroyed, 64 partial); no animal losses reported.
The NDMA’s figures highlight the widespread destruction inflicted by the floods, pointing to significant humanitarian and economic repercussions for affected areas.

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