According to data released by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) covering a 10-day period, at least 72 people have died and 130 individuals sustained injuries across Pakistan due to separate incidents caused by flash floods and heavy rains this monsoon season.
The statistics highlight an increasing number of fatalities from June 26 to July 6, with the highest death toll recorded in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP).
Over the last 10 days, KP reported 28 deaths, followed by 22 in Punjab, 15 in Sindh, seven in Balochistan, and four in Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK).
— NDMA
This figure includes six rain-related deaths in the past 24 hours, with four from KP and two from Sindh. Additionally, a total of three people were injured in separate incidents involving flash floods, house collapses, lightning, and drowning.
The monsoon spells also resulted in at least 161 damaged houses and 91 livestock being swept away. During this period, emergency response agencies conducted 19 rescue operations, saving 233 individuals and distributing essential items to affected nationals.
NDMA Issues Flood Alert as Monsoon Intensifies Nationwide
As monsoon activity is anticipated to intensify across the country, the National Emergency Operation Centre (NEOC) of the NDMA has issued an alert regarding heavy rains and potential floods until July 10.
The alert highlights the risk of river and stream overflows across multiple regions, including Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, AJK, and Gilgit-Baltistan. Specifically, low-level flooding is expected at Marala and Qadirabad points on the Chenab River.
The NDMA also stated that major rivers, including the Indus, Chenab, Swat, Panjkora, Chitral, Hunza, and various local waterways, may experience rising water levels. Furthermore, flash floods are feared in northeastern Punjab, particularly in streams originating from the Pir Panjal mountain range.
In AJK, the Jhelum River and its tributaries may be affected by floods, while Gilgit-Baltistan could witness increased water flow in the Hunza River and surrounding streams.
In southern Balochistan, flood risks are associated with streams flowing from the Kirthar mountain range, with particular concern for the Awaran, Khuzdar, Jhal Magsi, Qila Saifullah, and Musakhel districts.
