More than 900 people died, and over 30 million others were affected in Pakistan as a result of massive floods caused by torrential rains, prompting the government to declare a national emergency.
The death toll rose to 937 on Thursday, including 343 children and 198 women, Daily Pakistan reported, citing data from the National Disaster Management Authority.
Sindh and Balochistan were among the provinces devastated by the floods. The heavy rains severed Balochistan’s internet connection and caused flights to suspend operations, local media Geo TV reported.
Train operations were also halted following the collapse of a key railway bridge connecting Quetta, the capital city of Balochistan, to other regions of Pakistan….