The number of victims of monsoon downpays increased to 749, which are plagued by Pakistan from June 26. In the last 24 hours, it has been added 42 deadthe National Council for Candatory (NDMA) management office said on Wednesday. TASR informs about this, referring to DPA.
Most of the deaths (446) reported in the province of Chajbar Paštúnchwá where rescuers from the weekend still They are searching for more than 150 missing.
The area affected by floods was visited on Wednesday by Prime Minister Shahbáz Sharif, who promised to restore normal life in affected areas All available sources will be mobilized.
NDMA warned in this context that Pakistan is waiting for another heavy rain in the next 15 daysthat will bring Three different weather systems.
The monsoon period lasts in Pakistan from June to September. Seven rains of rain has occurred this year, The eighth is likely to start on August 23 And it could affect almost the entire country, especially the southern province of Sindh.
Pakistan where more than 240 million people live, is, according to the United Nations organization in terms of climate change one of the most vulnerable countries. According to Pakistani meteorologists are precipitation during this year’s monsoon period more abundant than usual.
