Summary
Heavy monsoon rains and flash floods in Pakistan have killed at least 46 people and caused injuries to many others. The affected areas include several provinces, and emergency services continue to respond to the crisis. Officials have issued warnings about potential repeat incidents due to expected above-normal rainfall during the monsoon season.
Key Facts
- Heavy rains and floods have killed at least 46 people in Pakistan.
- The rains have hit the provinces of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, Sindh, and Balochistan.
- 22 people died in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 13 in Punjab, 7 in Sindh, and 4 in Balochistan.
- Weather officials expect more than usual rainfall this monsoon season, advising precautions.
- A family of tourists was severely affected, with 13 members swept away by floods.
- Rescue workers have found 12 bodies from this family and are searching for one more.
- In 2022, similar extreme weather caused flooding that killed over 1,700 people.
- Pakistan’s disaster management agency has warned against crossing swollen rivers and streams.
