LAHORE – Monsoon rainfall continues to affect several parts of Pakistan, causing casualties, urban flooding, disruption to daily activities, and raising concerns over possible flash floods and landslides in vulnerable areas.
In Punjab, heavy and intermittent rains have resulted in several incidents, including a fatal roof collapse in Lahore.
Three members of a family, including a husband, his wife, and their daughter, lost their lives after the roof of a house collapsed in Garhi Shahu Railway Colony. In another incident near Bedian Road, three people were injured when a house roof collapsed.
Rainwater accumulated in several parts of Lahore, including Old Anarkali, Islampura, Krishan Nagar, Lakshmi Chowk, Liberty, Samanabad, Ichhra, Gulshan Ravi and Upper Mall, creating difficulties for commuters. Power supply was also affected in multiple areas after several feeders of the Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) tripped during the rainfall.
The heavy downpour also damaged roads in some areas. In Lahore’s Taj Bagh area, a vehicle became trapped after a portion of a road suddenly collapsed, creating a large depression.
The Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) reported significant rainfall at several locations across the city. Areas including Saggian, Lakshmi Chowk, Chowk Naakhuda and Pani Wala Talab received some of the highest recorded rainfall. WASA teams continued drainage operations, while machinery and field staff remained on high alert to clear affected roads, markets and intersections.
Other parts of Punjab also witnessed intense rainfall. Cities including Hafizabad, Sargodha, Daska, Wazirabad, Pattoki and Kasur experienced water accumulation in low-lying areas, with several roads and markets affected. Power outages were also reported in some locations. In Kasur’s Dhang Shah area, two people died and three others were injured after a house roof collapsed.
Landslide incidents were also reported in Murree, where rescue operations continued near Jhika Gali. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has sought a report on the incident.
Meanwhile, water levels in the Indus River are increasing in Sindh. At Guddu Barrage in Kashmore, water inflow was recorded at 172,721 cusecs, while outflow stood at 132,988 cusecs. Officials said the river flow increased by around 9,000 cusecs over the past 24 hours and further rises are expected in the next 24 to 48 hours.
In Karachi, the city administration has imposed a rain emergency ahead of expected rainfall. Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab said drainage operations were underway across the city, with major roads and underpasses cleared. He added that municipal teams were active in different areas and that cleaning of stormwater drains had been completed before the monsoon season to reduce public inconvenience.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast continued rainfall in Islamabad, parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Azad Jammu and Kashmir until July 27.
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has issued an alert for heavy rains with thunderstorms from today until July 27. Authorities warned of possible landslides in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Battagram, Mansehra and Abbottabad, along with flash flood risks in vulnerable streams and waterways.
The PDMA also cautioned that strong winds and lightning could damage standing crops and weak structures. Tourists have been advised to avoid unnecessary travel during periods of heavy rainfall.
