Karachi (HRNW) Sindh Livestock & Fisheries Department has reported the death of 431,129 cattle including, cows, buffaloes, and goats during heavy rainfall and floods in the province.
The death of cattle has caused damage of over Rs27.55 billion to the owners, the livestock department said. At least 7,715 animal sheds have been demolished completely due to rain and floods, while 20,000 were partially damaged, it added.
The demolition of sheds has caused damage of Rs8.99 billion. The death toll is expected to rise due to diseases and the unavailability of animal fodder.
Heavy rainfall and floods have caused severe infrastructural damage to the country, especially interior Sindh and Balochistan.