Pakistan, Oct. 17 -- LAHORE - Punjab is conducting the largest flood damage survey in the province's history, covering 27 districts, the Director General of PDMA Punjab, Irfan Ali Kathia, said on Friday. So far, 60% of the survey work has been completed.

Around 11,500 personnel in more than 2,200 teams are visiting affected areas, often crossing flooded regions to ensure no household is left unassessed. 2,855 localities have been declared calamity-hit. The survey aims to cover 4,754 villages and localities by October 27.

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The survey has found:

The DG PDMA said the survey is digital, structured, and transparent, with data verified by NADRA to ensure beneficiaries are...