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Monsoon Death Toll Jumps to 72 as Second Spell Batters Punjab and KP; President Zardari Orders Nationwide Preparedness

Pakistan's nationwide monsoon death toll has jumped to 72 since the season began — up from 53 on July 22 — as a second monsoon spell brought relentless rains to Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. KP has recorded 41 deaths this season, Punjab 19, AJK seven and Balochistan five. The second spell is expected to continue through July 24. President Asif Ali Zardari has directed all federal, provincial and local authorities to intensify coordinated preparedness, rescue and relief measures as Pakistan enters what he described as a "critical phase" of the monsoon season.

Monsoon Death Toll Reaches 53 Nationwide as NDMA Issues High Alert Through July 24; KP and Northeastern Balochistan Hardest Hit

Pakistan's National Disaster Management Authority has issued a nationwide high alert for flash floods, urban flooding and landslides through July 24 as the monsoon death toll since season onset rose to 53. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa accounts for the largest provincial share, with at least three more deaths confirmed in fresh Khyber district flash floods on July 22. Northeastern Balochistan — already under operational pressure from Operation Shaban — faces concurrent heavy rainfall through the alert window. NDMA has directed all provincial agencies to maintain emergency response readiness.

Arab News PK

Monsoon Kills 12 in KP in 24 Hours as Flash Floods Sweep Khyber; Nationwide Toll Reaches 47 Since Season Onset

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa reported 12 monsoon-related deaths in the 24 hours to July 21, raising the province's total to 35 since the season began — the highest provincial toll in the country. At least six people including three Afghan nationals were swept away by flash floods in Khyber district after heavy rains triggered flooding in local streams. The nationwide NDMA death toll since monsoon onset has reached 47. Northeastern Balochistan remains under the PMD's heaviest-rainfall advisory through July 23.

Samaa TV

Monsoon Flash Floods and Windstorms Kill at Least 9 in KP and Punjab; Family of Six Dead After Swat Boat Capsizes

Monsoon-related flash floods and windstorms killed at least nine people across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab on July 19–20, during the active phase of the PMD's July 18–25 nationwide forecast. In the single most devastating incident, a tourist boat capsized at Saifullah Lake in Swat, killing all six members of the same family aboard. Seven people were killed in KP from flash floods and structural collapses; two more died in Punjab as walls, roofs and billboards fell across multiple districts.

Aaj English TV

Monsoon Rains Arrive on Schedule as PMD Forecast Activates; Flash Floods Hit KP Streams, Balochistan Braces for July 19 Rains

Heavy monsoon rains intensified across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on July 18–19, the first active days of the Pakistan Meteorological Department's July 18–25 nationwide forecast. Flash flooding was reported in local streams and nullahs in KP consistent with PMD warnings. Northeastern Balochistan — including Zhob, Kohlu, Sibi and Khuzdar districts, several of which are also active Operation Shaban zones — faces its heaviest rainfall from the evening of July 19 through July 23. More than 90 people have been killed in rain-related incidents since late June.

Aaj English TV

PMD Forecasts Widespread Monsoon Rains Across Pakistan July 18–25; Flash Flood Risk Rising in KP and Balochistan

The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast widespread monsoon rains, windstorms and thunderstorms across the country from July 18 through July 25, with flash flood risk elevated in streams and nullahs across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and heavy rainfall expected in northeastern Balochistan from July 19. The warning comes as at least 90 people have died in rain-related incidents since late June and NDMA relief capacity is already under pressure from the Balochistan security situation.

Arab News

Pakistan Monsoon Floods Kill Over 90 Since Late June; NDMA Issues Fresh Flash Flood Alert for Punjab, KP, Balochistan

At least 90 people have been killed in rain-related incidents since late June as Pakistan's monsoon season intensifies, with the National Disaster Management Authority issuing a fresh flash flood alert for parts of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan through July 17. At least seven people were killed and 33 injured in KP after houses collapsed in heavy rain and high winds. Pakistan faces the monsoon season with relief capacity already stretched by Operation Shaban and the AJK unrest.

Pakistan Today

Heavy Monsoon Rains Hit Islamabad, Lahore as NDMA Issues Nationwide Flood and Landslide Alert; 22-26% Above Last Year Expected

Heavy monsoon rains lashed Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore, and other cities across Pakistan on July 12 as the National Disaster Management Authority upgraded to a nationwide flood and landslide alert. The Pakistan Meteorological Department has warned that this monsoon season is projected to bring 22 to 26 percent more rainfall than 2025, when more than 1,000 people were killed nationwide. Urban flooding risks are elevated in low-lying areas of major cities; landslide alerts cover KPK, AJK, and Gilgit-Baltistan through July 14.

Express Tribune

NDMA Issues Urban Flood Alert for Islamabad, Lahore, Peshawar as Monsoon Intensifies; Tourists Told to Avoid North Until July 14

The National Disaster Management Authority has issued a weekend urban flooding alert for Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore, Peshawar, Gujranwala, and Faisalabad as a fresh monsoon spell intensifies from July 11 to 12. Landslide warnings cover Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Azad Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan through July 14, and NDMA has asked non-essential travellers and tourists to avoid trips to northern Pakistan until the weather system passes.

Arab News

Monsoon Claims 18 Lives Across Pakistan Since Late June; Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Worst Hit as Heavy Rain Continues

At least 18 people have been killed and 41 injured across Pakistan since the onset of the 2026 monsoon in late June, according to the National Disaster Management Authority. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has recorded the highest casualties, with deaths caused by house collapses, flash floods, and lightning strikes. The NDMA reports 88 houses damaged and 163 livestock killed; heavy rain is forecast to continue across multiple regions.

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