Heavy rainfall anticipated following the substantial death toll caused by floods in Pakistan
Torrential rain in Pakistan has resulted in a tragic loss of life, with the death toll rising to almost 400 since June 2022. The latest casualties have been reported in the recent monsoon events of 2025, which have caused significant displacement across several regions.
The monsoon season in Pakistan typically lasts from June to September, with heavy rains and flooding expected within this period annually. The ongoing monsoon rains in 2025 have been described as ongoing at least through August, indicating that the monsoon season's impacts typically last for several months each year during the summer monsoon period.
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) reported 356 deaths in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, a mountainous province in Pakistan's northwest, since Thursday evening. Furthermore, more than 700 people have been killed in the monsoon rains since June 26, with close to 1,000 injured. Dozens more deaths have been reported in surrounding regions, bringing the total to nearly 400 in the past five days.
The flooding and landslides caused by the torrential rain have swept away entire villages in Pakistan. Rescuers are digging through mud and stone in hard-hit Dalori village in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in search of survivors and missing people. In neighbouring Balochistan province, between 40 and 50 houses have been damaged, and the main highway connecting it with Sindh has been blocked for heavy vehicles due to landslides.
Communication is difficult in flood-affected areas due to phone networks being hit, and many residents in the affected areas are trapped in the rubble or missing. Umar Islam, a 31-year-old labourer, lost his father in the floods on Monday. Fazal Akbar, another villager, described the aftermath of the floods as "terrifying."
Pakistan is among the world's most vulnerable countries to the effects of climate change and is increasingly facing extreme weather events. The rain is expected to continue until Saturday and another spell is expected by the end of the month, according to NDMA chairman Lieutenant General Inam Haider Malik. Authorities have warned of urban flooding in big cities in coastal areas of Sindh province, including the financial capital Karachi, due to weak infrastructure.
Announcements were made from the mosque for villagers to begin rescue efforts themselves as the torrential rain in Pakistan's north has been ongoing for five days. Many roads have been damaged due to the floods, making it difficult for rescuers to reach affected areas.
Condolences have been expressed from countries like Somalia, acknowledging the tragic loss of life and displacement caused by the monsoon rains in Pakistan. The exact cumulative death toll from June 2022 through 2025 is not specified in the available search results, but it is a stark reminder of the devastating impact of extreme weather events on communities worldwide.
For more precise, up-to-date statistics and forecasts, official sources from the Pakistan government or international disaster monitoring agencies may provide detailed fatality counts and predictions.
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