At least 11 people lost their lives, and dozens were injured in various rain-related incidents across Pakistan as heavy monsoon rains wreaked havoc in several regions on Saturday night.
The torrential downpours affected Rajanpur, Dera Ghazi Khan, Toba Achakzai, Qilla Abdullah, Ziarat, Pishin, Chaman, Jacobabad, Sukkur, Khairpur, and other areas. The intense rainfall triggered flash floods, damaging homes, crops, roads, and bridges. Roof and boundary wall collapses were reported, with 10 people injured in different parts of Balochistan.
In Chaman, flash floods washed away a railway track, disrupting the rail link between Pakistan and Iran. Faisalabad received significant rainfall, with the Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) reporting 131 millimeters in some areas.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) updated its advisory, indicating that the monsoon system had shifted from Karachi and lower Sindh towards central and upper Sindh, as well as Balochistan. While Karachi is now expected to experience light to moderate rain, heavy rainfall is anticipated in cities like Jacobabad, Larkana, Dadu, Shikarpur, Ghotki, and Sukkur.
Sukkur experienced a heavy downpour, with the city plunged into darkness. The Sukkur mayor claimed that 290mm of rain fell within 24 hours, breaking a 77-year record. However, PMD Director Muhammad Sarfraz reported 100mm of rainfall up to 8:00 am.
Balochistan saw widespread devastation due to the monsoon rains. Several areas were cut off, and dozens of mud houses and walls collapsed. Power and communication systems were disrupted, and railway tracks were submerged. Road closures led to food shortages, and many bridges were washed away, stranding hundreds of vehicles.
In Khuzdar, rain and flooding caused significant damage to crops and infrastructure. Lightning strikes killed two children and several goats in Sarwana, while landslides in the Wangu Hills area closed the Shahdadkot-Khuzdar Road. Floodwaters in Mastung claimed the life of a woman and closed roads, further isolating the region.
In Dera Allah Yar, two days of continuous rain flooded roads and streets, submerged the DHQ Hospital, and disrupted train services. Bolan and Mach also faced severe flooding, with hundreds of vehicles stranded on submerged highways.
Kohlu and surrounding areas experienced flash flooding, with the Kohlu-Sibi National Highway closed for several days, cutting off connections between Balochistan and Sindh. The PDMA reported that three people, including women and children, were injured in rain-related incidents.
The Sibi-Harnai railway section has been closed since July 21, and the Quetta-Taftan railway section near Nushki was washed away by floodwaters. The NDMA warned of urban flooding in Kalat, Ziarat, Zhob, and Quetta in the next 24 to 48 hours.
In Sindh, the water level in Manchhar Lake rose to 112.5 RL due to rains in the Kirthar mountain range and Balochistan, causing a medium-level flood in the Indus River. The increased water discharge from Sukkur Barrage has submerged areas in Khairpur, Nowshehro Feroz, Nawabshah, Matiari, Dadu, and Jamshoro, forcing residents to move to safer locations. The PDMA issued flood warnings for Qamber-Shahdadkot, Dadu, and Jamshoro districts.
In Chitral, the rapidly rising River Chitral, driven by accelerated glacier melting, continued to devastate villages and roads in Upper Chitral. Several villages were significantly eroded, with little government intervention to mitigate the damage.
According to the NDMA, torrential rains have claimed nearly 200 lives across Pakistan since July 1.
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