Heavy rain-induced fatalities in Pakistan stretch close to 400 deaths

Monsoon Rains Cause Devastation in Pakistan

Heavy monsoon rains that hit Pakistan from June 26, 2025, have resulted in a tragic loss of life and infrastructure damage across the country. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) issued a situation report on Aug. 19, 2025, detailing the impact of the rains.

The hardest hit regions have been Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Pakistan-controlled Kashmir, where infrastructure and property damage have been significant. However, the area around the rivers Ravi, Satluj, and Chenab, particularly in Punjab, has been the most severely affected. Severe flooding caused hundreds of deaths and forced the evacuation of around 150,000 people.

According to the NDMA's latest report, a total of 706 people have died in Pakistan due to the monsoon rains. Most of the fatalities were due to house and roof collapses following heavy downpours. Flash floods, landslides, electrocution, and lightning strikes also contributed to the deaths. The total rain-related death toll since Thursday, Aug. 13, 2025, stands at 393.

The rains have also resulted in the loss of 1,108 livestock in Pakistan. No information about the relief efforts or aid provided to those affected has been provided.

Residents in vulnerable areas have been urged to take precautionary measures due to the predicted further rains. Authorities have issued warnings of further rains in the coming days. As of now, no specific details about the locations where the infrastructure and property damage occurred or the fatalities have been provided.

Since the start of the monsoon season, a total of 2,934 houses have been damaged in Pakistan. About 451 kilometers of roads and 152 bridges have been affected by the monsoon rains.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is the province with the highest number of deaths due to the monsoon rains, with a total of 427 fatalities. No specific details about the locations where the fatalities occurred have been provided in the NDMA's latest report.

As the monsoon season continues, it is crucial for authorities to provide updates on the situation and for residents to stay vigilant and take necessary precautions.