Pakistan: Flood death toll crosses 1,000-mark (VIDEOS)

Islamabad: The death toll from floods triggered by heavy rains across Pakistan has crossed the grim milestone of 1,000, according to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) data. 

Besides, 1,527 people were also injured in rain-related incidents, whereas 949,858 also were damaged, rendering millions of people homeless in the country.

According to the authority, the south Sindh province remained the worst-affected area during the ongoing monsoon. Total 347 people were killed and 1,009 others wounded in various rain-related mishaps.

Just IN:— Flash floods wreak havoc in Pakistan; 4.6 million people affected: 300,000 homeless; over 1000 dead. 90% crops in sindh province ravaged. pic.twitter.com/Y56DAcy6JM

— South Asia Index (@SouthAsiaIndex) August 26, 2022

About 3,451 km of roads, 149 bridges, and 170 shops were damaged due to flash floods triggered by heavy rains across the country.

Horrifying footage from S. #Pakistan today of entire building washed away by floods. Over 935 people killed, more than 33 million affected, worst natural disaster for country in decades: pic.twitter.com/aO6ZMlQycf

— Joyce Karam (@Joyce_Karam) August 26, 2022

Authorities said a massive relief and rescue operation was under way. (UNI)