Pakistan Monsoon Deaths Rise to 97 as Fresh Rain Warnings Issued
Pakistan monsoon deaths reached 97 after heavy rain claimed 11 more lives across the country in the past 24 hours. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) reported 25 injuries during the same period. Punjab suffered the highest number of casualties with seven deaths. Sindh recorded two deaths, while Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan reported one death each. Most victims died after houses collapsed. Others lost their lives due to drowning and lightning strikes. Meanwhile, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) warned that more rain and thunderstorms could affect several regions during the coming days.
NDMA Reports Growing Losses and Rescue Operations
The NDMA said the monsoon season has caused 97 deaths and 297 injuries since June 26. Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa remains the worst-hit province with 52 deaths. Punjab follows with 29 fatalities. In addition, Azad Jammu and Kashmir recorded seven deaths, while Balochistan reported six. Sindh has confirmed two deaths, and Gilgit-Baltistan has reported one.
Authorities also recorded damage to 22 houses in the last 24 hours. Five houses collapsed completely, while 17 suffered partial damage. As a result, total housing losses have climbed to 447 this season. Rescue teams carried out five operations and saved eight people. Since the start of the monsoon, they have rescued 3,841 people through 130 operations. Relief agencies also distributed 386 emergency items to affected families. Furthermore, landslides damaged roads in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan, prompting restoration work.
Weather Alerts Remain in Place Across Pakistan
The PMD forecast scattered rain, gusty winds, and thunderstorms for Islamabad, Punjab, Sindh, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan. However, officials said no major flood-producing rainfall is expected before July 28. A stronger monsoon spell is likely to arrive on July 29.
River conditions remain stable despite higher water levels in the Chenab and Ravi rivers. Meanwhile, Punjab’s disaster authority confirmed 29 seasonal deaths and 203 injuries. Lahore received 450mm of rainfall in five days. Therefore, authorities urged residents to avoid weak buildings, flooded roads, and overflowing streams while following official weather advisories.
