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Islamabad, July 8, 2025 – At least 79 people have died across Pakistan in less than two weeks as torrential monsoon rains lash the country, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) reported on Monday. Officials warn the death toll could rise as more heavy downpours are forecast until July 10.
The rains have triggered deadly flash floods and damaged hundreds of homes, highlighting Pakistan’s growing vulnerability to extreme weather events driven by climate change.
“These weather conditions are likely to cause both riverine and flash flooding in various regions of Pakistan,” the NDMA said in its latest situation report.
⚠ Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Hit Hardest
Since June 26, northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province has reported the highest number of fatalities—29 deaths—followed by Punjab with 24, Sindh with 15, and Balochistan with 11.
In addition, more than 140 people have been injured nationwide during the monsoon spell: 72 in Punjab, 34 in Sindh, 27 in KP, four in Azad Kashmir, and three in Balochistan.
The NDMA also reported significant property damage, with 189 homes destroyed or partially damaged. KP alone accounted for 94 of those homes. Livestock losses have been heaviest in Sindh, where 58 animals perished.
🌧 Heavy Rainfall Forecast Till July 10
Meteorologists warn that a strong westerly wave, combined with moisture from the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea, will continue to produce moderate to heavy rainfall over several parts of the country.
The NDMA urged residents to remain vigilant:
“Stay indoors during thunderstorms, avoid unnecessary travel, and keep children away from electricity poles and waterlogged areas.”
🌍 A Country on the Climate Frontline
Pakistan, home to over 240 million people, is one of the nations most vulnerable to climate change, according to global risk assessments. The country is still recovering from the catastrophic floods of 2022 that killed more than 1,700 people and affected 33 million.
Rising temperatures in the mountainous north, particularly Gilgit-Baltistan, have accelerated glacier melt, increasing the risk of sudden floods and landslides in narrow valleys and near glacial lakes.
Climate experts warn that such irregular weather patterns—ranging from deadly heatwaves to torrential rains—are becoming more frequent and intense.
📢 NDMA Advisory
The NDMA has advised the public to:
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Stay indoors during storms
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Avoid crossing flooded areas
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Monitor weather updates from local authorities
As the monsoon season intensifies, officials fear further damage to infrastructure and livelihoods in flood-prone regions. Relief teams remain on high alert across the country.
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