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LAHORE, Jul 18 (APP):Punjab Emergency Services Department, Rescue 1122 on Friday placed over 15,000 rescuers and 800 boats on high alert across the province in response to the ongoing monsoon rains and flood threats.
According to Rescue 1122 spokesperson,109 people have lost their lives due to rain-related incidents since June 25,while 745 individuals have been provided with emergency services.
Out of those rescued,307 were administered first aid on site and 438 critically injured persons were shifted to hospitals.
As part of flood evacuation efforts,214 people were safely relocated from vulnerable districts including Mianwali, Dera Ghazi Khan,Layyah,Rajanpur,Nankana Sahib and Jhelum.Rescue teams also transported 370 individuals and 176 livestock from flooded areas.
On July 17,heavy downpours led to the rescue of 72 persons in Rawalpindi,128 in Jhelum, and 54 from low-lying areas of Faisalabad while 16 fatalities were reported across various districts.
The highest number of deaths due to the recent rains have been reported in Lahore (24),Faisalabad (15), Sheikhupura (11),Rawalpindi (10),Okara (8) and Bahawalnagar (7) while 34 deaths were reported in other parts of the province.
Most casualties resulted from collapsing residential structures and dilapidated buildings,the spokesperson said.
Since June 25,Rescue 1122 has responded to 351 building collapse incidents,22 electrocution cases,61 traffic accidents,seven falling incidents,four lightning strikes and 35 other emergencies.
Rescue 1122 continues to operate under high alert across Punjab to deal with ongoing and potential flood emergencies,added spokesperson.