Brief
Monsoon rains kill 65 and injure 382 in Punjab, Pakistan
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority said the rains damaged hundreds of homes and livestock as water levels surged across the province.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Monsoon rains across Punjab this year killed 65 people and injured 382, a Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) report said.
What happened
The season produced record rainfall, with Rawalpindi receiving 1,505 mm, Lahore 1,316 mm and Sialkot 1,256 mm. Heavy downpours damaged 224 houses, killed 21 livestock and flooded 58 villages in Ferozewala and Muridke, affecting 83 revenue estates and 43,188 acres of land.
What the reports add
The PDMA noted that despite the extreme precipitation, river flows remained normal and no major river flooding occurred. Compensation measures for crop and housing losses were announced, and affected families will receive aid under the provincial policy.
What was said
PDMA Director General Muhammad Saif Anwer Jappa told dailytimes.com.pk that timely drainage and proactive arrangements helped manage the record rainfall, and that machinery was deployed promptly to the hardest‑hit areas.
How it came about
Punjab’s monsoon season ended after delivering unprecedented rainfall across most districts, prompting the authority to maintain a 24‑hour monitoring system and coordinate emergency responses.
Key facts
- 65 people died in Punjab due to monsoon rains (dailytimes.com.pk)
- 382 people were injured (dailytimes.com.pk)
- Rawalpindi recorded the highest rainfall at 1,505 mm (dailytimes.com.pk)
- 224 houses were damaged and 21 livestock killed (dailytimes.com.pk)
- Compensation measures for crop and housing losses were announced (dailytimes.com.pk)
Sources
- [1] dailytimes.com.pk — originally reported as “Punjab monsoon rains leave 65 dead, 382 injured”
