Monsoon Heavy rains since June 26 leave over 130 injured as government warns of worsening flood threat
Deadly Rains Hit Multiple Provinces
At least 72 people have died and more than 130 have been injured in Pakistan following 10 days of relentless monsoon rains and flash floods, according to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).
The fatalities have been reported from several provinces, including:
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (Northwest)
- Punjab (East)
- Sindh (South)
- Balochistan (Southwest)
Since June 26, torrential downpours have battered large parts of the country, triggering flash floods, infrastructure damage, and mass displacement.
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Emergency Response Under Pressure
Pakistan’s emergency services have been operating at full capacity since last month, struggling to cope with the scale of the devastation.
In one of the most harrowing recent incidents, 17 members of the same family were swept away by the Swat River in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Only four survived. The bodies of the remaining 13 victims were later recovered.
Viral videos from the scene showed family members stranded on a rooftop, desperately calling for help — footage that has sparked public outrage over what many called a slow and inadequate response from authorities.
Flash Flood Alerts and Tourism Warning
The NDMA has issued a public warning urging:
- Tourists to avoid flood-hit areas.
- Local officials to remain on high alert.
- Motorists to prepare for potential road blockages and landslides.
The agency warned that more rain is forecast, and flooding may intensify across both urban and rural areas.
“A situation similar to the 2022 floods cannot be ruled out,” said an NDMA spokesperson.
Remembering the 2022 Floods
Authorities fear a repeat of the 2022 climate catastrophe, when:
- One-third of Pakistan was submerged
- Over 1,700 people lost their lives
- Damages ran into billions of dollars
- Millions were displaced and remain in precarious housing
