Heavy rains and sudden floods have gained 10 more lives in all Pakistan in the last 24 hours as the monsoon spell intensifies, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) intended on Wednesday.
According to the NDMA, four deaths were reported in Punjab, four in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and two in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB). Victims in Sindh, Baluchistan and Azad Kashmir were not reported.
Since the beginning of the monsoon season at the end of June, at least 252 people have lost their lives and almost 611 have been injured due to torrential rains, devastating floods and storms that have swept the country. The last number of deaths represents a significant increase in the previous position of 242 reported on Tuesday.
Punjab has registered the greatest number of deaths with 139 deaths, followed by Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa with 60. Other severely affected regions include Sindh, which has reported 24 deaths and Baluchistan with 16.
In Islamabad, six people, including four children, were dragged by floods. Five deaths were also reported in Gilgit-Baltistan, while two deaths occurred in Kashmir Azad. According to the NDMA, the total toll includes 121 children, 46 women and 85 men.
Meanwhile, the administration of the Tarbela dam has issued a maximum alert as an important wave of floods approaches. The water level of the dam has reached 1,530 feet, near its capacity of 1,550 feet. Tickets are found in 333,000 Cusecs, with 332,600 cusecs discharged, and energy generation continues from 17 units that produce 3,500 MW.
In the midst of the worsening conditions, the KP Tourism Department has established a flood emergency response unit in tourist areas under the directives of Advisor Zahid Chanzeb. The units have been activated in divisions of Peshawar, Hazara and Malakand, while all the sheets of the staff have been canceled. The tourist police and the 1422 aid line have been mobilized for public assistance.
The authorities warned that the rain is expected to continue until July 25, and urged the public to remain alert and avoid flood -prone areas.
Sudden flood alert for northern Pakistan
Meanwhile, Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) You have isted an Advisory for 23rd and 24th July, Warning That Heavy Rains May Trigger Flash Floods in local Nullahs and Streams across chitral, dir, Swat, Shangla, Mansehra, Kohistan, Abbottabad, Buner, Buner, Buner, Buner, Buner Charsadda, Nowshera, Swabi, Mardan, Murree, Galliyat, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Dera Ghazi Khan’s Hill Torrents, Northeast of Punjab and Kashmir.
Monsoon rains persist in most upper parts of Pakistan
July 23, 2025#Pmd #Weatheralert #Heavyrainwatch #Pakistanweather #Stormprepardess #MANSOON2025 #Rainalert #Staysafestayprepard pic.twitter.com/hxa7kirmo9– PAK MET DEPARTMENT محکمہ موسمیات (@PMDGOV) July 23, 2025
In Pakistan, the activity of the generalized monsoon is being driven by a seasonal bass on the northwest of Baluchistan and the wet currents of the Arabic sea. A wave of the West is also influencing the higher regions of the country, bringing unstable conditions and a high risk of sudden floods, landslides and infrastructure damage.
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Urban floods are also a concern in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Lahore, Sialkot, Sargodha, Faisalabad, Okara, Nowshera and Peshawar, where heavy breasts is likely to overwhelm the drain systems, warned, the target office warned.
Local authorities are monitoring low areas for potential urban floods, particularly as drainage systems remain under pressure due to the increase in humidity levels and seasonal runoff.
Karachi brace for thunderstorms, rain
Karachi is likely to face thunderstorms accompanied by rain when the PMD issued a new warning for parts of Sindh, predicting “shower of partially cloudy storms” in the port city on Wednesday.
The sunny climate is expected on Thursday without rain, while on Friday you can see partially cloudy skies without rain. Coastal areas such as Thatta can also witness light showers, while warm and humid conditions will persist in southern Sindh.
WARNING WARNINGS FOR MOUNTAINS REGIONS
In mountainous regions of KP, Murree, Galliyat, Cashmira and Gilgit-Baltistan, the threat of landslides and landslides remains high, which increases the risk of road closures and interruptions in transport. PMD officials have warned against non -essential trips in these areas during the forecast period.
The forecasts for Wednesday and Thursday suggest that the rain, wind and trends are probably in Kashmira, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Islamabad, Punjab, Gilgit-Baltistan and the northeast of Baluchistan, with very heavy falls in the upper region of KP, GB, Pothhahar, the northeast of Punjab and La Cabra.
In Kashmir, Muzaffrabad received 49 mm and Kotli 16 mm. KP saw moderate rainfall with 31 mm in kakul and 26 mm in Balakot. In GB, Bagrote recorded 9 mm of rain.
