LAHORE: The devastating effects of the ongoing monsoon season continue to impact Pakistan, as the death toll from rain-related incidents rose further on Sunday. Six additional fatalities were reported in the last 24 hours, bringing the total death toll to 271 since the onset of the monsoon on June 26, 2025.
According to the latest report from the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), 22 people were injured in various rain- and flood-related incidents across the country in the past day. Two deaths occurred in Punjab, and four in Balochistan, with causes ranging from roof collapses to drowning and flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall.
The River Indus in Dera Ghazi Khan surged past 430,000 cusecs at the Taunsa Barrage, causing flooding in eight riverside villages and inundating over 20 settlements in Taunsa Sharif. The rising water levels have left residents struggling with accessibility and safety issues.
To assist the affected populations, the district administration has established more than 25 flood relief camps in government school buildings across Taunsa and Kot Chutta tehsils.
In Gilgit-Baltistan, the death toll from ongoing floods rose to 10, with search and rescue teams working to evacuate stranded tourists to safer locations. Seven of these deaths occurred in Babusar, with two others reported from Thore Valley in Diamer and Astore. Additionally, the body of an unidentified woman was recovered from the Indus River in Chilas.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a forecast for a fresh spell of widespread rain, wind, and thunderstorms starting from July 28, 2025. The monsoon currents are expected to intensify over the coming days, with rain and thunderstorms expected in various districts of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The PMD has warned the public and relevant authorities to remain vigilant, particularly in areas prone to flooding and landslides.
