785 killed in rains and floods across Pakistan in two months: NDMA

ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has released its latest report detailing the heavy toll of monsoon rains and floods across Pakistan.

Between 26 June and 22 August, at least 785 people lost their lives while 1,011 sustained injuries.

The report highlights that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has suffered the most fatalities and damage during this period.

According to NDMA figures, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa recorded 469 deaths and 280 injuries, placing the province at the top of the casualty list. Punjab followed with 165 deaths and 584 injured, while Sindh reported 51 deaths and 69 injured. Balochistan witnessed 24 fatalities and five injuries, and the federal capital, Islamabad, reported eight deaths alongside three injuries.

The report further stated that Gilgit-Baltistan lost 45 people with 42 injured, while Azad Jammu and Kashmir recorded 23 deaths and 28 injured. Beyond human losses, widespread damage has been reported to infrastructure and property, severely impacting communities in rural and urban areas alike.

So far, 4,735 houses have been damaged or destroyed, while floods have swept away around 5,450 livestock. The NDMA continues to monitor the evolving situation as the monsoon season progresses, with many areas still at risk of further flooding.