Torrential monsoon rains continue to wreak havoc across Pakistan, leaving at least 302 people dead and 727 injured, according to the latest update from the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Geo News reported.
The casualties include 104 men, 57 women, and a staggering 141 children. Among the injured are 278 men, 207 women, and 242 children. The persistent downpours have also damaged 1,678 homes and caused the loss of 428 livestock animals across the country.
In the past 24 hours alone, two more lives were lost — a man in Punjab and a child in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa — due to house collapses triggered by the rains. Twelve additional people were injured in various rain-related incidents during the same period.
The NDMA has issued a fresh warning for potential flooding between August 5 and 10, as a new westerly weather system is expected to bring intensified rainfall to upper and central parts of the country. The authority has cautioned that the expected deluge could lead to urban flooding, river surges, and localized flash floods, particularly in vulnerable districts.
Rivers Jhelum and Chenab are forecasted to see rising water levels. The River Chenab is expected to reach medium to high flood stages at key points including Marala, Khanki, and Qadirabad. Similarly, the River Jhelum and its upstream tributaries near Mangla could also reach high flood levels.
The River Kabul at Nowshera may experience low-level flooding, while the Swat and Panjkora rivers, along with their connected streams, are likely to swell due to ongoing rains in their catchment areas.
Flood monitoring at major barrages including Tarbela, Kalabagh, Chashma, Taunsa, and Guddu currently shows low flood levels, but officials warn that continued rainfall may push these structures into medium flood zones.
In the mountainous regions of Gilgit-Baltistan, the Hunza and Shigar rivers are predicted to surge, raising concerns over flash floods in tributaries such as Hispar, Khunjerab, Shimshal, Braldu, Hushe, and Saltoro rivers.
In Balochistan, flood threats loom over districts like Musakhel, Sherani, Zhob, and Sibi, where rain-fed streams could swell and trigger localised flooding.
Tarbela Dam is reported to be at 90% of its total capacity, while Mangla Dam stands at 60%, with additional inflows expected in the coming days as rains persist.
Authorities have urged residents in high-risk areas to remain vigilant, and disaster management teams across provinces have been mobilised in anticipation of worsening conditions.
