More than 50 people died within 24 hours of heavy rainfall in Pakistan, a government agency announced today, increasing the number of dead from the beginning of summer monsoon in late June.
“In the last 24 hours, 54 people have died and 227 were injured throughout Pakistan and the Punjab province has the most victims“, Told the French Agency a spokesman for the Disaster Management Authority, stating that the report was calculated by 08:00 (local time, 06:00 Greece time).
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The meteorological service warned of an increased risk of heavy rainfall and possible floods over the next 48 hours.
The Raypid principles, 15-20 kilometers from the capital Islamabad, declared a holiday today to motivate residents to stay in their homes.
“Residents of dangerous zones have to prepare emergency kits with food, water, medicines for three to five days“, They announced.
A river, flowing through the city, was flooded and residents were called to leave their homes.
According to a spokesman for the disaster management authority, about 180 people, including 70 children, have lost their lives and 500 have been injured by the beginning of summer monks in late June.
Source :Skai
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