Devastation in Pakistan: 54 deaths confirmed in a single day due to intense monsoon rains
Rawalpindi, the city adjacent to the capital Islamabad, has ordered residents living near a river to evacuate due to a sharp rise in the water level, as heavy rains continue to batter parts of Punjab province.
The National Disaster Management Authority confirmed that since the start of the monsoon on June 26, about 180 people have tragically lost their lives in Pakistan due to the relentless downpours. In the last 24 hours alone, 54 people have been killed, and around 70 children and 500 adults have been injured.
The spokeswoman for the National Disaster Management Authority provided these figures at 8:00 am (0300 GMT) on Thursday. The heavy rains have been causing urban flooding across parts of Punjab province since Wednesday morning, with no signs of abating until Friday, according to the national meteorological department.
Recent incidents in Pakistan have been particularly devastating. As of July 2025, torrential rains have resulted in significant casualties, with at least 63 people killed and 290 injured in a single 24-hour period. The death toll from monsoon downpours in eastern Punjab province rose to 90 after three children died in rain-related incidents.
Residents of vulnerable areas have been advised to prepare emergency kits with food, water, and essential medicines for 3 to 5 days. In light of the ongoing situation, the government of Rawalpindi has declared a public holiday on Thursday.
It is important to note that these figures only represent the casualties and injuries from the last 24 hours and since the start of the monsoon. For comprehensive data from June 2023, it would be necessary to consult official reports or news archives from that period.
The ongoing flooding and loss of life in Pakistan are a stark reminder of the escalating challenges posed by extreme weather events, as highlighted in a recent report titled "Washed Away: Pakistan faces escalating rains, floods as climate crisis deepens." In 2022, monsoon floods submerged a third of Pakistan and resulted in the death of 1,700 people.
As the world grapples with the impacts of climate change, it is crucial that governments and communities work together to mitigate the risks and protect vulnerable populations from the devastating consequences of extreme weather events.
- The heavy rains in Pakistan have not only resulted in urban flooding but also caused a significant increase in general-news, with at least 180 deaths and around 70 children and 500 adults injured since the start of the monsoon on June 26.
- As the government of Rawalpindi advises residents to prepare emergency kits for potential health issues, it is also important to monitor weather updates for travel safety, as the heavy rains are expected to continue until Friday, according to the national meteorological department.
- The escalating challenges posed by extreme weather events, such as the ongoing flooding in Pakistan, are highlighted in a recent report titled "Washed Away: Pakistan faces escalating rains, floods as climate crisis deepens." These events underscore the need for businesses to focus on sustainable practices to reduce their carbon footprint and contribute to a healthier food system that can withstand the impacts of climate change.
