At least 87 people have died in Pakistan due to heavy moonsoon rains, according to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). The rains have caused floods, roof collapses, and damage to homes and roads across the country.
The NDMA report covers the period from June 26 to July 9. It says 149 people have also been injured. Among the dead are 42 children, 29 men, and 16 women. Over 100 animals have also died in the floods.
MoonsSoon rains have hit both cities and rural areas. Punjab is the worst affected province. In the past 24 hours, five people died and 29 were injured in rain-related incidents in Punjab alone.
Lahore recorded over 160 mm of rain in some areas, the highest so far this season. Roads were flooded, and many vehicles broke down. Power outages were reported from over 140 electricity feeders.
Other Punjab cities like Sialkot, Jhelum, and Gujrat also saw heavy rainfall. Floodwaters damaged roads, homes, and three bridges. Around 71 houses were completely destroyed, and 171 were partially damaged.
In Sindh and Balochistan, moonsoon rains caused flooding in areas like Dadu, Sehwan, Sibi, and Kohlu. Strong winds disrupted power supply in many parts of Balochistan.
The NDMA has issued alerts for more heavy rain in the coming days. The Pakistan Meteorological Department has warned of possible river floods and landslides.
Emergency services are on high alert. Citizens are advised to stay safe, avoid travel in flooded areas, and avoid living in unsafe buildings.
Heavy Monsoon Rains Cause Flooding and Landslides in Pakistan, leading to deadly floods and widespread damage. The ongoing rains have triggered landslides and severe flooding, impacting many regions and prompting urgent rescue efforts.
