By ABDULLAH 
Since the onset of the monsoon season on June 26, devastating rain-related incidents and flash floods have claimed the lives of at least 234 people across Pakistan, according to data released by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). The natural disasters have also left 596 people injured, damaged 826 homes, and resulted in the loss of 203 livestock.
The NDMA has led 62 rescue operations, saving 450 individuals from dangerous flood zones. Relief efforts are ongoing, with the authority working closely with provincial and local administrations to deliver emergency support. So far, 3,349 essential relief items have been distributed, and 27 medical and aid camps have been set up for displaced and affected families.
Of the 234 confirmed deaths: 79 were men, 42 were women and 113 were children.
Regional Breakdown of Fatalities:
- Punjab: 135 deaths (48 men, 24 women, 63 children)
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: 56 deaths (16 men, 10 women, 30 children)
- Sindh: 24 deaths (9 men, 4 women, 11 children)
- Balochistan: 16 deaths (5 men, 4 women, 7 children)
- Azad Jammu and Kashmir: 2 deaths (1 man, 1 child)
- Islamabad Capital Territory: 1 child fatality
- Gilgit-Baltistan: No fatalities reported
In total, 596 people have been injured:
- 231 men
- 144 women
- 137 children
Injury Breakdown by Region:
- Punjab: 470 injured (189 men, 144 women, 137 children)
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: 71 injured (30 men, 13 women, 28 children)
- Sindh: 40 injured (7 men, 6 women, 27 children)
- Balochistan: 4 injured (2 men, 1 woman, 1 child)
- Gilgit-Baltistan: 3 injured (1 woman, 2 children)
- Azad Jammu and Kashmir: 8 injured (3 men, 2 women, 3 children)
In addition to rescue missions, the NDMA has distributed:
- 349 tents
- 1 ration bag
- 358 blankets
- 500 sandbags
- 266 quilts and sleeping bags
- 76 mattresses
- 554 kitchen sets
- 305 mosquito nets
Efforts remain in full swing to assist the affected communities as the monsoon rains continue to pose significant challenges across various regions.