by Pakistan, July 15 — Monsoon rains across Pakistan have claimed 111 lives and injured 212 people between June 26 and July 14, according to a new report released by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). Most of the fatalities were caused by electric shocks, with Punjab recording the highest number of deaths and injuries. The heavy rainfall has triggered widespread destruction in multiple provinces, adding to the nation’s weather-related challenges.
The regional breakdown shows Punjab with 40 deaths and 111 injuries, followed by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa reporting 37 deaths and 55 injuries. Sindh faced 17 fatalities and 37 injuries, while Balochistan saw 16 deaths but no reported injuries. Meanwhile, Azad Kashmir recorded one death and five people injured. These numbers reflect the increasing danger of unprepared infrastructure during harsh weather conditions.
In just the last 24 hours, six more deaths were reported. The rains have also destroyed 463 homes and damaged 9 bridges across the country. Additionally, 117 livestock have been lost, and 8 homes were partially damaged. Key affected areas include Torghar, Chitral, and Kohistan in KP, along with Qila Saifullah in Balochistan where four houses were damaged.
Simultaneously, the Indus River is experiencing rising water levels due to persistent rainfall. At Guddu Barrage in Kashmore, authorities have declared a moderate flood, while Taunsa Barrage is also witnessing increasing inflows. The current water flow at Taunsa is 426,000 cusecs, creating concern among nearby communities. Guddu and Sukkur barrages are dealing with low-level flooding as well.
Furthermore, areas in Rajanpur, Ghotki, and Taunsa are seeing floodwaters entering villages, pushing residents in katcha (riverine) areas to evacuate. The control room reports a water inflow of 355,283 cusecs and an outflow of 315,558 cusecs at Guddu Barrage. The level has risen by 13,190 cusecs in 24 hours and may increase further in the next two days.
Experts from the Irrigation Department have warned that with continued monsoon rains, the flood situation in the Indus River could worsen. As a result, officials urge residents living near riverbanks to take precautionary steps and stay alert for any emergency evacuation plans in the coming days.
