According to recent data from the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Pakistan is facing a humanitarian crisis as the unrelenting monsoon rains continue to wreak havoc and have killed over 234 people since June 26. Over 826 homes have been destroyed, 596 people have been injured, and the ongoing tragedy has seriously impacted infrastructure across the country.
Twelve more people, including eight children, lost their lives in the last 24 hours alone, while 10 more were hurt in flash floods and rain-related accidents. The fact that 203 livestock have died and that families are being uprooted in impacted areas highlights how serious this monsoon crisis is becoming.
With 470 injuries and 135 fatalities, including 63 children, Punjab has been the most affected. Thirty children have been among the 56 people who have died in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (K-P). Balochistan has reported 16 fatalities, while Sindh has reported 24 deaths and 40 wounded. In the meantime, one kid died in the Islamabad Capital Territory, and two deaths were reported in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). Despite the fact that there have been no fatalities in Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B), landslides and related accidents have resulted in three injuries.
Tragedy in Babusar
Five people, including four tourists, were killed in a major tragedy in Babusar when flash floods were caused by a cloudburst. Important infrastructure, including roads, bridges, and communication lines, was devastated, and more than 30 cars were washed away. More than 200 trapped tourists have been rescued by rescue personnel, including the Pakistan Army, through concerted efforts with local volunteers and helicopters.
Children Most Affected
A concerning trend from the NDMA’s data reveals that children have borne the brunt of the monsoon rains. Multiple incidents reported across Swat, Islamabad, and other regions highlight the vulnerability of minors during extreme weather events. In Swat, five children died in two separate incidents, one involving drowning and another in a house collapse.
Relief Operations Intensify
The NDMA has initiated more than 62 rescue operations, saving 450 individuals so far. A total of 27 relief and medical camps have been established. Essential aid items—including tents, blankets, mosquito nets, food packs, and dewatering pumps—are being dispatched to affected zones.
To aid those in temporary shelters, the NDMA has distributed cooking stoves, quilts, tarpaulins, and hygiene kits. Rescue boats and life jackets are being deployed in flood-prone regions to manage worsening conditions.
Continued Weather Alerts
According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), flash floods could occur in northern regions including Swat, Murree, and Hunza as a result of the recent monsoon rains. In big cities like Lahore, Rawalpindi, and Islamabad, urban flooding is still a problem. Thousands of people in isolated valleys are at risk due to the rise in GLOF (Glacial Lake Outburst Flood) hazards in G-B and K-P.
Authorities urge citizens to remain vigilant and use the NDMA Disaster Alert App for real-time safety updates. With no end to the downpour in sight, Pakistan remains on high alert as it faces one of its most devastating monsoon rains in recent memory.
