Devastation Across the Country Due to Severe Rainfalls; Death Toll Reaches 30

Islamabad: Severe rainstorms have caused widespread devastation across the country, with the death toll from collapsed roofs and various accidents rising to 30 in the past two days. Many roads in Balochistan remain closed, and the road from Sibi to Kohlu has been suspended for the third day due to landslides. Several cities in Sindh are submerged, with a 100-foot-wide breach in the Tangwani area of Kandhkot’s Tojo canal destroying standing crops and flooding over 200 homes. Upper Chitral has been cut off from the rest of the country.
According to reports, Upper Chitral is completely cut off due to flooding, causing severe difficulties for travelers. There is a shortage of petrol, medicines, and food supplies in the region. The district administration claims that work has begun to open the blocked road and it will be accessible soon.
River Indus at Guddu Barrage Records 219,091 Cusecs of Water Flow
The Guddu Barrage on the River Indus has recorded an inflow of 219,091 cusecs of water. Outflow from the barrage has also been recorded at 219,091 cusecs. Due to recent rains, all canals have been closed. There has been an increase of 20,000 cusecs in the water flow at Guddu Barrage over the past 24 hours.
Roof Collapse in Sialkot’s Bina Village
In Sialkot’s Bina village, the roof of a shelter collapsed, resulting in the deaths of three individuals trapped under the debris. The deceased have been identified as Bilal (32), Saeed (40), and Ali Sher (35).
Breach in Tojo Canal in Kandhkot
A 100-foot-wide breach in the Tojo canal in Tangwani, Kandhkot, has led to the flooding of rice fields and the inundation of over 200 homes. Local residents report that the authorities have not yet arrived to address the situation.
Floodwaters Enter Village in Jhal Magsi
In Jhal Magsi, a flood wave has entered the village of Hathiyari following heavy rains. The Ganda Wah Raj canal has breached, causing significant distress for residents.
Forecast of More Rain with Thunderstorms Across the Country
The Meteorological Department has forecasted more rain with thunderstorms in various regions, including Sindh, Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Islamabad, Punjab, Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan. There is a possibility of torrential rains in northeastern and southern Balochistan, upper Sindh, and southern Punjab.
The Meteorological Department had earlier issued a two-day warning about possible flooding in mountainous areas of Dera Ghazi Khan, Zhob, Barkhan, Musa Khel, Loralai, Sibi, Hernai, Kohlu, Dera Bugti, Jhal Magsi, Nasirabad, Jaffarabad, Jacobabad, Qamber Shahdadkot, Larkana, Dadu, Jamshoro, Awaran, Lasbela, Panjgur, Murree, Galyat, Mansehra, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Nowshera, and other localities.
Flooding Risk in Karachi Due to Expected Heavy Rain
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued an advisory regarding the risk of urban flooding in Karachi over the next two days, with rain expected in the Karachi Division until August 6.
Recent Casualties and Flooding Reports
In the past 24 hours, 11 people have died in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, while 2 each have died in Sindh and Balochistan, bringing the total number of fatalities to 15. In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Karak district, four people drowned in a seasonal drain, and in Tank, a roof collapse resulted in the deaths of a mother, son, and daughter. Additionally, fatalities have been reported in South Waziristan, Malakand, Chitral, and Charsadda.
In Sindh, two people died when a roof collapsed in Jamshoro, and two more fatalities were reported in Dera Bugti. In Gujarat, a roof collapse resulted in two injuries, and in Bara, a roof collapse led to the death of four calves and twelve goats.
Elevated Water Levels in Rivers and Canals
Following the monsoon rains, water levels have risen in rivers and barrages. The River Indus at Chashma Barrage is experiencing a medium-level flood. The upcoming 48 hours are expected to see a high-level flood at Taunsa Barrage due to a water influx of 500,000 cusecs, leading to the closure of two canals as a precautionary measure. The Taunsa Panjnad Canal is releasing 6,000 cusecs of water, and the Muzaffargarh Canal is releasing 2,000 cusecs.
Increased Water Levels in River Indus at Liaquatpur
Water levels have risen in the River Indus at Liaquatpur, causing flooding in low-lying areas, including Kahror Lal Esan and Kot Sultan. The water flow from Chashma Barrage is expected to increase from 367,000 cusecs to 400,000 cusecs over the next two days. The district administration has started evacuating residents and livestock to safer locations, with people also relocating independently.