Summary Pakistan's monsoon rains have claimed 81 lives and injured 241 people since June 26, with homes, livestock and road infrastructure suffering extensive damage nationwide.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has released its latest assessment of casualties and property damage caused by the ongoing monsoon rains across Pakistan, reporting further loss of life and widespread destruction.
According to the NDMA, nine people were killed and 54 others injured in rain-related incidents across the country during the past 24 hours.
The authority said that between June 26 and July 23, a total of 81 people have lost their lives, while 241 others have been injured in incidents linked to the monsoon season.
The fatalities include 35 children, 27 men and 19 women, highlighting the severe human impact of the heavy rains.
Provincial data showed that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa recorded the highest death toll with 47 fatalities, followed by Punjab with 21, Azad Jammu and Kashmir with seven, and Balochistan with six.
In terms of injuries, Punjab reported 154 injured people, followed by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with 70, Balochistan with 15, and Azad Jammu and Kashmir with two.
The NDMA further reported significant damage to infrastructure and livelihoods. Since the start of the monsoon season, 387 houses have been damaged, 207 livestock animals have perished, and approximately 6.7 kilometres of roads have been affected by flooding and heavy rainfall.
Authorities have urged residents in vulnerable and low-lying areas to remain alert, follow official weather advisories, and avoid unnecessary travel during periods of intense rainfall as monsoon conditions continue.
