At least seven people have died and 39 others were injured following a series of rain-related incidents across Pakistan’s eastern Punjab province, authorities announced on Thursday.
According to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority, the casualties occurred across 13 different locations, with Okara being among the areas hardest hit.
Fatalities were linked to collapsing buildings, flash floods, drowning incidents, and lightning strikes. Thirteen homes were reported damaged as a result of the intense rainfall.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department has issued warnings of further downpours, increasing the risk of flash floods and landslides in multiple regions, including Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, and the capital city of Islamabad. The heavy rains are expected to persist into early July.
Monsoon-related disasters remain a recurring threat in Pakistan, often exposing vulnerabilities in infrastructure and disaster preparedness, particularly in rural and flood-prone zones.
The government has urged residents in high-risk areas to remain alert and follow official guidance during the ongoing monsoon season.
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