Closely monsoon rains have introduced widespread destruction all through Pakistan, killing a minimum of 63 and injuring near 300 within the Punjab province alone within the final 24 hours. The dramatic rise in casualties has escalated the general demise toll from rain-related fatalities to a minimum of 159 since late June, the Nationwide Catastrophe Administration Authority (NDMA) reported.
Thursday was probably the most deadly days of this 12 months’s monsoon spell. The worst-hit district in Punjab is Chakwal, a salt vary district 300 kilometers to the north of Lahore, which obtained a document 423 mm of rain previously 24 hours, inflicting flash floods.
India launched surprising water in Jhelum River as Pakistan was already going through floods as a consequence of heavy rains
The water that’s launched by India in Jhelum River resulted in attainable destruction of Hindu temple in #Chakwal
The temple is a historic web site pic.twitter.com/pu0kXzi1cb
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“A aid operation is in progress in Chakwal to rescue people stranded by flash floods and with the help of the navy and native administration,” the Provincial Catastrophe Administration Authority (PDMA) knowledgeable.
Heavy Rain Floods Katas Raj Temple in Chakwal!
Heritage at Danger!Footage from Chakwal exhibits rainwater flooding a number of components of the historic Katas Raj Temple advanced, probably the most sacred Hindu pilgrimage websites in Pakistan. As heavy downpours proceed, water has entered… pic.twitter.com/CDi903JQdt
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The persistent rains have prompted intensive flooding and scores of constructing collapses, with nearly all of deaths reported because of the roofs of weaker homes collapsing. A few of the worst-affected cities embrace Lahore, the provincial capital, the place 15 individuals died, Faisalabad with 9, and agricultural cities corresponding to Okara, Sahiwal, and Pakpattan, which additionally suffered a number of deaths.
Emergency aerial help was supplied in Jhelum after flash floods stranded 40 individuals in Deras at Mouza Dhok Biddar and Nakkan Kalan. With boat rescue inconceivable as a consequence of heavy rain, the Pakistan Military safely evacuated all people.#PDMA #PakArmy #Jhelum #flashfloodwarning pic.twitter.com/5AbUFS0QkM
— PDMA Punjab Official (@PdmapunjabO) July 17, 2025
Because the monsoon season began in late June, Punjab alone has reported 103 fatalities and 393 accidents, along with destruction of greater than 120 homes and 6 livestock animals, based on knowledge from PDMA.
Because the disaster grows, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has ordered a “rain emergency” in several areas of the province, together with Rawalpindi, requesting residents to remain alert. “All involved departments such because the district administration, police, and Rescue 1122 have been totally deployed all through the province to safeguard residents from the deteriorating flood state of affairs,” a Punjab authorities press launch confirmed. Hospitals have been placed on pink alert, with orders for area hospitals and medical models to be totally on standby.
Flood Like Scenario In Rawalpindi, Pakistan after heavy rains
In the meantime Pakistanis:- Endiaa saar! Raaa ki sazish! pic.twitter.com/twu9cdnRyT
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The Pakistan Meteorological Division (PMD) has made a excessive flood warning for River Jhelum at Mangla, anticipating giant surges of water, and cautioned that surrounding streams might additionally overflow inside the subsequent 24 hours and have an effect on surrounding communities. There will likely be a continuation of monsoon rain in Punjab throughout Friday.
Though monsoons are important for South Asia’s agriculture and water replenishment, their rising detrimental impression in Pakistan is compounded by unprecedented city development, poor drainage methods, and frequent excessive climate circumstances, which specialists attribute to local weather change. The NDMA indicated that greater than 1,000 homes have been destroyed throughout the nation since June 25.