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Date of event
01-09-2024
What happened, where and when?
Pakistan endured an exceptionally intense monsoon season starting in June 2024, resulting in significant infrastructure degradation, numerous casualties, and widespread injuries. In August 2024, rainfall increased by 137 per cent compared to historical averages, with regions such as Sindh experiencing an unprecedented 318 per cent increase.
The regional impacts were severe and multifaceted. In Balochistan, rainfall levels surged by 239 per cent, leading to flash floods and landslides that affected over 13 districts in the province. Emergency declarations were issued in eight districts, impacting more than 109,602 individuals. Sindh experienced acute urban flooding, particularly in cities like Badin, Dadu, and Jacobabad, displacing approximately 9,500 residents and causing extensive damage to houses and critical infrastructure.
Punjab, on the other hand, faced riverine flooding and hill torrents, resulting in significant agricultural losses. In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), heavy precipitation triggered flash floods, exacerbating damage to residential and public infrastructure.
The monsoon season caused 306 fatalities and 584 injuries, alongside substantial infrastructural damage, including 40 bridges and 20,653 homes overall. As a result, urgent humanitarian needs emerged, encompassing access to Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) services, the provision of shelter and hygiene kits, the establishment of medical camps to mitigate disease outbreaks, and the provision of cash assistance to impacted households and agricultural workers. Additionally, the stagnant water in low-lying areas and the damage to infrastructure posed significant health risks for the affected populations, complicating access to essential health services [1].
References: [1] https://reliefweb.int/report/pakistan/pakistan-severe-weather-pdma-pmd-echo-daily-flash-09-october-2024