Islamabad ( The COW News Digital)Monsoon rains continue to wreak havoc across Pakistan, with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) confirming 13 more deaths in the past 24 hours, raising the nationwide death toll to 216 since June 26.
According to the NDMA’s latest report, 12 of the newly reported fatalities occurred in Punjab and one in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). The victims include four children and three women. The NDMA has warned that the ongoing rain spells may cause further damage, especially in flood-prone and mountainous areas.
A detailed breakdown reveals that Punjab has suffered the highest number of deaths with 135 reported fatalities, followed by KP with 42, Sindh with 21, Balochistan with 16, and one death each in Islamabad and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). Of the 216 people killed, 75 were men, 40 women, and 101 were children — underscoring the widespread vulnerability among the population.
In addition to the fatalities, the NDMA reported that a total of 582 individuals have sustained injuries during the current monsoon season. The injured include 227 men, 163 women, and 192 children. Over the past 24 hours alone, 20 more injuries were reported — 16 in Punjab, three in Gilgit-Baltistan, and one in AJK.
The NDMA’s damage assessment reveals that most deaths and injuries occurred due to incidents of house collapses, flash floods, lightning strikes, landslides, and drowning. Furthermore, from June 26 to July 20, a total of 779 houses have been destroyed and at least 195 livestock animals perished due to flooding and related disasters.
Rescue operations are ongoing, and local administrations have been directed to remain on high alert. Relief camps have been set up in several districts, particularly in the worst-hit regions of Punjab and KP. The government has also initiated damage assessment surveys to compensate affected families and help them rebuild.
Experts warn that with climate change intensifying weather patterns, monsoon disasters could become more frequent and severe. Authorities are urging citizens in vulnerable areas to follow safety advisories, avoid low-lying flood zones, and report structural damages immediately.
The NDMA continues to coordinate with provincial disaster management bodies, the military, and humanitarian organizations to deliver emergency aid and support to the victims.
