Pakistan faced an unforeseen weather catastrophe as sudden snowfall and heavy rains ravaged the nation’s remote regions, resulting in at least 35 fatalities and injuring numerous others over the past weekend.
Tragic Loss of Lives
In a heart-wrenching turn of events, 22 children were among those who perished, many succumbing to injuries caused by landslides that demolished their residences, according to reports from disaster management officials.
Widespread Damage and Disruption
The adverse weather conditions primarily affected Pakistan’s north and west, leading to obstructed roadways and significant destruction to hundreds of homes. The unusual snowfall in March, typically a humid month for Pakistan, caught experts off guard.
Infrastructure and Relief Efforts
With over 150 homes completely leveled and an additional 500 suffering partial damage, primarily in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan provinces, the impact of the storms has been devastating. Extended power outages have plagued several districts, compounding the crisis.
In response, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provincial administration has mobilized to distribute relief materials to the stricken zones and has pledged financial support to the injured and the bereaved families, aiming to alleviate some of the hardships faced by the affected communities.
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