More than 19 individuals lost their lives due to heavy rainfall in Pakistan.
Pakistan experiences heavy monsoon rains, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries
Pakistan has been hit by severe monsoon rains, leading to 19 deaths and over 90 injuries in northeastern and southwestern regions of the country. The provinces worst affected are Punjab and Khyber Phaktunkhwa (KP), where the rainstorms were accompanied by strong winds and lightning, causing floods and extensive damage.
As reported by the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), all 19 fatalities were recorded in Punjab. Most of the deaths were reported in Lahore, Jehlum, Sialkot, and Muzaffaragarh districts. The rain and accompanying storm have also led to multiple structural collapses, closed motorways, and left many areas without power.
In KP, the rains, rainstorms, and strong winds have caused damage to infrastructure, standing crops, and other property. However, no casualties were reported in the province.
The information comes after weather authorities issued a warning about strong winds, dust storms, and the possibility of rain in parts of Punjab and KP on Friday. The heavy rainfall is a continuing concern, with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) reporting that floods since June 14, 2024, have resulted in 1,481 deaths and 12,748 injuries as of May 2025.
This recent round of heavy monsoon rains, following the earlier flooding, indicates a chilling repetition of a pattern that has plagued Pakistan for the past year, with the death toll from monsoon rains having already risen to 154 over nearly six weeks in 2024.
[1] [Source for general impact of monsoon rains in Pakistan in 2024][2] [Source for the specific incident of heavy rains in May 2025][5] [Source for floods since June 14, 2024, as reported by the NDMA]
- [Climate-change] and [environmental-science] experts are concerned about the repeated pattern of heavy monsoon rains in Pakistan, which have resulted in a significant [death toll] over the past year.
- [Weather] authorities urge people in areas prone to monsoon rains to stay updated on alerts and warnings, as these storms can lead to extensive [damage] and [injuries].
- [News] outlets report that Pakistan's [politics] is becoming increasingly focused on addressing the issues of [climate-change] and [environmental-science], as the repeated floods and monsoon rains are having a devastating impact on the country's [economy] and [business].
- [Travel] advisories have been issued for several regions in Pakistan, as the heavy rains and associated [weather] conditions can make transportation difficult or dangerous.
- [Science] journals have published articles discussing the potential causes and consequences of the increased frequency and severity of monsoon rains in Pakistan, with some pointing to global warming as a contributing factor.
