Islamabad/ Lahore: The ongoing monsoon spell is causing widespread destruction across Pakistan, with multiple regions reporting rising casualties and severe damage to infrastructure. Officials have issued fresh warnings as heavy rainfall is expected to continue.
Islamabad has reported two fatalities from various rain-related incidents, while one person lost their life in Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
These add to the alarming figures from Punjab, where the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has confirmed that 143 citizens have died and 200 homes have been affected due to monsoon-related incidents this season.
Late last night, five individuals,including three children, sustained injuries in Multan when house roofs collapsed during heavy rain. Muzaffargarh and Rajanpur also experienced severe dust storms followed by continuous rainfall.
The fourth monsoon spell is poised to bring more rain to Punjab today, with forecasts predicting showers across most districts, including Lahore and Rawalpindi.
The PDMA has issued warnings of urban flooding in the rivers and drains of Lahore, Sialkot, Faisalabad, and Gujranwala, urging residents to take necessary precautions.
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a stern warning of continued heavy rainfall across various parts of the country. They’ve strongly advised residents to remain vigilant and avoid vulnerable areas, as the monsoon season continues to intensify, posing significant risks.
Gilgit-Baltistan has been severely impacted, with cloudbursts and torrential floods causing widespread destruction from Gilgit to Ghizer and Diamer. So far, nine people have lost their lives due to these extreme weather events.
In Thag Babusar, numerous vehicles were swept away by flash floods, and severe damage has been reported to water channels, roads, and other properties.
While much of the country battles the effects of the monsoon, Quetta and its surroundings are experiencing clear and humid weather.
The central and southern districts of Balochistan also report clear and hot conditions, providing a brief respite from the widespread rainfall.
