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Qatar Tribune
5 hours ago
- Climate
- Qatar Tribune
Monsoon rains kill 200 in Pakistan
The number of people killed in rain-related incidents in Pakistan over the past few weeks has reached more than 200 as flash floods triggered by heavy monsoon rains continue to lash the South Asian nation. The National Disaster Management Authority said 203 people including 97 children and 37 women were among the dead. At least 562 people were injured due to rains that started on June 26. Most deaths occurred in the country's biggest Punjab province due to collapsing walls and roofs as old structures continued to crumble after the rains. The rains and flooding damaged more than 700 houses and resulted in the deaths of more than 200 livestock, the agency said in its latest report on Saturday. (DPA)
Al Etihad
11 hours ago
- Climate
- Al Etihad
Monsoon rains kill more than 200 people in Pakistan
19 July 2025 19:26 Islamabad (dpa) The number of people killed in rain-related incidents in Pakistan over the past few weeks has reached more than 200 as flash floods triggered by heavy monsoon rains continue to lash the South Asian National Disaster Management Authority said 203 people including 97 children and 37 women were among the dead. At least 562 people were injured due to rains that started on June deaths occurred in the country's biggest Punjab province due to collapsing walls and roofs as old structures continued to crumble after the rains and flooding damaged more than 700 houses and resulted in the deaths of more than 200 livestock, the agency said in its latest report on Saturday. The meteorological department has warned that more heavy rains in July and August would cause rivers to swell, flash floods and inundations.
Indian Express
a day ago
- Climate
- Indian Express
Heavy monsoon rains in Pakistan kill 54 people in 24 hours
Heavy monsoon rains killed at least 54 people in eastern Pakistan in 24 hours, bringing the total rain-related deaths in the country to 178 over the past three weeks, officials said Thursday. Rainfall has triggered flash floods and inundated several villages as the country experiences 82% more rainfall this month compared to the same period in July 2024, the Pakistan Meteorological Department said. Since June 26, Pakistan has reported 178 deaths from Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the northwest, Sindh in the south and Balochistan in the southwest, officials said. The 54 deaths in the past day occurred in Punjab province, which received 124% more rainfall between July 1 and July 15 than the same period the previous year, forecasters said. Heavy downpours continued Thursday, flooding streets in several urban areas including Rawalpindi and Lahore. Cloudburst in the Jhelum district in Punjab triggered flash flooding, prompting authorities to use boats to evacuate dozens of people. The National Disaster Management Authority issued an updated flood alert Thursday and urged local officials to remain on high alert. Tourists were advised to avoid travel to affected areas where rains could trigger landslides and block highways. Television news footage Thursday showed an army helicopter plucking three members of a family from the roof of their house after they were stranded by a flash flood on the outskirts of Rawalpindi city. More rain is expected in the capital Islamabad, Pakistan-administered Kashmir and other parts of the country, the meteorological department reported. Authorities have warned they cannot rule out a repeat of extreme weather like the 2022 floods that inundated a third of the country, killing 1,737 people.
New York Times
2 days ago
- Climate
- New York Times
Floods and Heavy Rain Kill Dozens in Pakistan
Heavy monsoon rains in Pakistan have killed at least 57 people in the past two days, many of them children, officials said on Friday. The relentless rain began lashing Punjab, Pakistan's most populous province, on Wednesday, causing floods in several cities and across vast rural stretches. Most of the deaths were caused by collapsing buildings, according to the National Disaster Management Authority. Of the 57 deaths since Wednesday, 24 were children, the agency said. This is the latest extreme weather to hit Pakistan, which has seen intense heat waves and floods in recent years. Scientists and officials have linked these events to climate change. This monsoon season in Pakistan began in late June, and the heavy rains have killed at least 180 people and injured hundreds more, the national disaster authority said. More than 80 of the dead were children. Chakwal, around 60 miles south of Islamabad, Pakistan's capital, was among the hardest-hit areas. The floods inundated several villages in the district and damaged infrastructure, including power lines. 'The floodwaters engulfed our homes and crops before my eyes,' said Malak Jamil, 56, a small farm owner in Chakwal. In a phone interview, he estimated his losses at more than $6,000. 'I have no idea how I will recover from this,' Mr. Jamil said. The floods cut off road access to many areas. The Pakistani military deployed helicopters to evacuate more than a hundred stranded people, according to the state broadcaster Pakistan Television. The authorities have urged people in low-lying areas to heed evacuation orders when they are issued and leave for higher ground immediately. A break was expected from the heavy rainfall on Friday, the Pakistan Meteorological Department said. Some of the deaths were caused by electrocution, officials said. Punjab's provincial government has warned people to stay away from downed power lines and household appliances affected by floodwater. 'As monsoon rains continue and waters rise, children face life-threatening risks from drowning and collapsing homes to spikes in waterborne diseases and electrocution,' the United Nations Children's Fund said in a statement. Scientists have linked the heavy floods in recent years in Pakistan to climate change. Computer models have shown that human-caused warming has contributed to intensifying rainfall, which is especially strong during the monsoon season, which typically runs from July to September. The monsoon season in 2022 brought some of the worst flooding to ever hit Pakistan. More than 1,700 people died, tens of thousands were left displaced and millions were recovering years later. Heat waves have also become more intense in Pakistan in recent years. Disaster management officials in Punjab said this week that the accelerated melting of glaciers in the north of Pakistan has intensified the threat of floods.
India.com
2 days ago
- Climate
- India.com
Pakistan Drowns: Deadly Floods Push Death Toll To 159; Punjab Declares Emergency As Videos Show Catastrophe
Heavily monsoon rains have brought widespread destruction throughout Pakistan, killing at least 63 and injuring close to 300 in the Punjab province alone in the last 24 hours. The dramatic rise in casualties has escalated the overall death toll from rain-related fatalities to at least 159 since late June, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) reported. Thursday was one of the most fatal days of this year's monsoon spell. The worst-hit district in Punjab is Chakwal, a salt range district 300 kilometers to the north of Lahore, which received a record 423 mm of rain in the past 24 hours, causing flash floods. India released unexpected water in Jhelum River as Pakistan was already facing floods due to heavy rains The water that is released by India in Jhelum River resulted in possible destruction of Hindu temple in #Chakwal The temple is a historic site — Zeitung (@Himat75) July 17, 2025 "A relief operation is in progress in Chakwal to rescue individuals stranded by flash floods and with the assistance of the military and local administration," the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) informed. Heavy Rain Floods Katas Raj Temple in Chakwal! Heritage at Risk! Footage from Chakwal shows rainwater flooding multiple parts of the historic Katas Raj Temple complex, one of the most sacred Hindu pilgrimage sites in Pakistan. As heavy downpours continue, water has entered… — Hindu Sindh हिंदू सिंध (@SindhHindu) July 17, 2025 The persistent rains have caused extensive flooding and scores of building collapses, with the majority of deaths reported as a result of the roofs of weaker houses collapsing. Some of the worst-affected cities include Lahore, the provincial capital, where 15 people died, Faisalabad with nine, and agricultural towns such as Okara, Sahiwal, and Pakpattan, which also suffered several deaths. Emergency aerial support was provided in Jhelum after flash floods stranded 40 people in Deras at Mouza Dhok Biddar and Nakkan Kalan. With boat rescue impossible due to heavy rain, the Pakistan Army safely evacuated all individuals.#PDMA #PakArmy #Jhelum #flashfloodwarning — PDMA Punjab Official (@PdmapunjabO) July 17, 2025 As the monsoon season started in late June, Punjab alone has reported 103 fatalities and 393 injuries, in addition to destruction of more than 120 houses and six livestock animals, according to data from PDMA. As the crisis grows, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has ordered a "rain emergency" in different regions of the province, including Rawalpindi, requesting citizens to stay alert. "All concerned departments such as the district administration, police, and Rescue 1122 have been fully deployed throughout the province to safeguard citizens from the deteriorating flood situation," a Punjab government press release confirmed. Hospitals have been put on red alert, with orders for field hospitals and medical units to be fully on standby. Flood Like Situation In Rawalpindi, Pakistan after heavy rains Meanwhile Pakistanis:- Endiaa saar! Raaa ki sazish! — Siddharth (@Siddharth_00001) July 17, 2025 The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has made a high flood warning for River Jhelum at Mangla, expecting large surges of water, and cautioned that surrounding streams could also overflow within the next 24 hours and affect surrounding communities. There will be a continuation of monsoon rain in Punjab during Friday. Although monsoons are essential for South Asia's agriculture and water replenishment, their growing negative impact in Pakistan is compounded by unprecedented urban growth, poor drainage systems, and frequent extreme weather conditions, which experts attribute to climate change. The NDMA indicated that more than 1,000 houses have been destroyed across the country since June 25.
