Islamabad, August 7 (ANI): Areas in Islamabad have witnessed repeated incidents of rainwater accumulation and flood-like situations as water entered several homes, Dawn reported on Thursday.
According to the report, torrential rain led to flooding in the Chattha Bakhtawar area, inundating numerous residences. Meanwhile, various roads and bypasses have become nearly impassable for traffic. “We have been facing a flood-like situation during every rainfall on this part of the road. The authorities concerned should take notice and resolve the issue,” a resident told Dawn. The report further observed that rainwater accumulation has become a persistent challenge for city authorities.
Rainwater also accumulated in the Diplomatic Enclave, and recently, a flash flood swept away three cars and several motorbikes in the Saidpur area. In DHA-5, a father and daughter tragically lost their lives when the Sawan River swept away their vehicle.
At least 299 people, including 140 children, have died and over 700 others have been injured due to flash floods and torrential rains that have swept across multiple regions of Pakistan since late June, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said on Sunday, as reported by Dawn. The NDMA noted that the deluges, which began on June 26, have “left a trail of devastation across the country.” The fatalities include 102 men, 57 women, and 140 children, while the injured comprise 239 children, 204 women, and 272 men.
Widespread monsoon rains and flooding in Pakistan have caused extensive damage to the economy, infrastructure, and ecosystems, further worsened by floating plastics and poor waste management. According to Dawn, the extreme weather has also damaged 1,676 houses—of which 562 were completely destroyed and 1,114 partially damaged. The floods also resulted in the loss of 428 livestock, compounding hardships for affected communities.
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