Pakistan Monsoon Death Toll Surpasses 100 as Flooding Worsens

At least 107 people have lost their lives and 344 others have been injured in Pakistan after weeks of heavy monsoon rains and flooding, according to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).

Hundreds of homes have also been damaged, with authorities warning that more rainfall is expected later this week.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa recorded the highest number of fatalities, with 55 deaths, while Punjab reported 36. Officials said more than half of the victims were killed when houses or roofs collapsed during the storms.

In Punjab, floodwaters have inundated large areas, prompting authorities to establish at least 17 relief camps in Lahore for displaced residents.

Officials described the situation as alarming, with extensive flooding affecting parts of Lahore and Gujranwala divisions.

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said emergency response teams have been deployed across the province to assist residents and clear floodwaters from affected communities.

The Pakistan Meteorological Department said conditions are expected to remain relatively stable until Tuesday, but a new spell of rain is forecast from Wednesday across Islamabad, upper Punjab, Pakistan-administered Kashmir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan.

Authorities have advised residents living in low-lying areas to remain alert as the monsoon season, which usually lasts until September, continues to pose a significant flood threat across the country.

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