Monsoon havoc: 303 dead, over 700 injured across Pakistan since June 26

ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has released a grim report detailing the widespread damage caused by the ongoing monsoon rains across Pakistan.

Between June 26 and August 5, at least 303 people have lost their lives while 727 others have been injured in rain-related incidents across the country.

According to the NDMA, the dead include 142 children, 104 men, and 57 women. The province of Punjab has borne the brunt of the disaster, reporting 164 deaths and 579 injuries.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa followed with 71 deaths and 86 injured, while Sindh recorded 28 fatalities and 40 injuries. In Balochistan, 20 people were killed and 4 injured during the downpours.

The northern regions were not spared either – Gilgit-Baltistan reported 10 deaths and 5 injuries, Azad Kashmir had 2 deaths and 10 injured, and the capital Islamabad saw eight deaths and three injuries.

The monsoon rains have also wreaked havoc on infrastructure and livestock. So far, 1,685 houses have been damaged or destroyed, 428 livestock animals have been swept away and 652 kilometers of roads and 105 bridges have been damaged across the country.

271 dead, 655 injured across country as monsoon creates havoc this season 

The NDMA warned that more rainfall is expected in the coming days and urged the public to stay on high alert, especially in vulnerable and low-lying areas.

As the situation unfolds, rescue teams are working around the clock, but many areas remain cut off or under threat due to rising water levels. Authorities have called on citizens to cooperate and not take unnecessary risks during this critical time.

Pakistan continues to face the ups and downs of monsoon season each year, but the 2025 spell has hit harder than usual, leaving many families struggling to pick up the pieces after the loss of loved ones and property.