Pakistan’s monsoon season has taken a tragic turn, as flash floods and heavy rains have caused devastation across the country.

According to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), at least 72 people have lost their lives and 130 others have been injured in rain-related incidents from June 26 to July 6.

The latest NDMA report paints a worrying picture of the monsoon flood situation in Pakistan, with casualties rising day by day. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has been the hardest hit, reporting 28 deaths. Punjab follows with 22 deaths, while Sindh recorded 15, Balochistan seven, and Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK) four fatalities.

In the last 24 hours alone, six more people have died—four in KP and two in Sindh—due to flash floods, house collapses, and lightning strikes. Three people were injured in separate incidents of drowning and flooding.

Beyond the human loss, the floods have damaged at least 161 houses and swept away 91 livestock. Emergency teams have been working tirelessly, conducting 19 rescue operations and saving 233 people caught in rising waters. Relief teams also distributed essential supplies to affected communities, showing resilience amid disaster.

As the rains show no signs of slowing, the NDMA’s National Emergency Operation Centre (NEOC) has issued a fresh alert for monsoon flood situation in Pakistan, warning that heavy rains and possible floods could continue until July 10.

Low-level flooding is expected at key points on the Chenab River, particularly at Marala and Qadirabad. Rising water levels are also predicted in the Indus, Swat, Panjkora, Chitral, Hunza, and other local rivers and streams.

Northeastern Punjab faces the risk of flash floods, especially in streams originating from the Pir Panjal mountain range. In AJK, the Jhelum River and its tributaries could overflow, while Gilgit-Baltistan might see increased water flow in the Hunza River and nearby streams.

Southern Balochistan is also at risk, where floodwaters from the Kirthar mountain range could affect districts like Awaran, Khuzdar, Jhal Magsi, Qila Saifullah, and Musakhel.

With more rain on the way, NDMA has urged people living in flood-prone areas to stay alert, follow safety advisories, and take preventive measures. Local governments and rescue agencies remain on high alert to respond quickly to any emergency.