Heavy monsoon rains have caused severe disruption across Pakistan, with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) reporting significant casualties and extensive damage.
The ongoing weather crisis has brought widespread devastation, prompting urgent calls for precautionary measures.
The NDMA has reported severe consequences from the ongoing heavy rains in Pakistan, with at least 195 deaths and 362 injuries recorded between July 1 and August 17.
The recent update, released on Sunday, describes significant damage due to the relentless monsoon rains across the country.
In the 24 hours leading up to August 17, the NDMA confirmed seven more deaths—six in Punjab and one in Balochistan—raising the total fatalities to 195.
Additionally, 30 people were injured in this period, with Punjab experiencing the highest number of injuries at 29.
The report outlines the widespread devastation, including the destruction of 2,293 properties (734 completely and 1,559 partially), damage to over 44 kilometers of roads, and 30 bridges nationwide.
The NDMA has collaborated with the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) in Balochistan, where flash floods have worsened the damage, affecting 22 houses in one day.
Looking ahead, the NDMA’s National Emergencies Operation Centre (NEOC) forecasts more heavy rains from the evening of August 18 through August 19.
This could result in urban flooding in low-lying areas such as Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Lahore, Sheikhupura, Kasur, Sialkot, Sargodha, Faisalabad, Nowshera, and Peshawar.
The NDMA has urged all relevant departments to take precautionary measures to handle the anticipated flooding and mitigate the impact of the severe weather.