Punjab braces for another round of heavy monsoon rains from July 28 to 31, with the PDMA warning of urban flooding, landslides in hilly areas, and structural damage in multiple districts, including Lahore, Gujranwala, and Faisalabad. Relief Commissioner Nabeel Javed has directed all district administrations to remain on high alert, noting that Punjab has already received 73% more rainfall this year compared to 2024. Emergency teams, including Rescue 1122, have been mobilized as forecasts predict intense downpours in southern Punjab from July 29.
Meanwhile, the NDMA’s latest report reveals 266 fatalities and 633 injuries across Pakistan due to monsoon rains since June 26, with Punjab accounting for 144 deaths. The rains have destroyed 1,158 houses and killed 366 livestock, particularly in flood-hit regions. Authorities urge citizens to avoid risky travel and stay updated on weather alerts as the monsoon system intensifies.