Heavy Monsoon Rains Lash Punjab, KP and Balochistan; Two Dead, Emergency Alert Issued

Lahore (June 26, 2025) – Torrential monsoon rains drenched large parts of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), and Balochistan on Thursday, bringing relief from weeks of intense heat and humidity, but also triggering widespread disruption and posing serious safety risks. According to 24NewsHD TV channel, the downpours led to two deaths and 14 injuries in Punjab.

Rainfall was reported from Lahore, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Sargodha, Khushab, and several other cities of Punjab. In KP, Karak and adjoining areas received significant showers, while central and eastern Balochistan also saw rainfall activity.

The Punjab government placed the Provincial Control Room and all District Emergency Operation Centers on high alert, while the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) issued warnings about potential urban flooding and landslides.

Deaths and Injuries Reported

• A five-year-old girl, Dua Fatima, was killed after the roof of her house collapsed in Okara’s Riazabad area.

• One person drowned in a rainwater drain in Sohawa, while two others were reported missing.

• One individual was injured by lightning in Okara.

• Three people, including a girl, were injured in separate roof collapse incidents in Depalpur.

Power Outages in Lahore

The heavy downpour knocked out power in several areas of Lahore, as over 320 LESCO feeders tripped, leaving parts of the city without electricity for up to five hours.

Rainfall Measurements in Lahore:

• Nishtar Town – 58 mm (highest)

• Tajpura – 42 mm

• Mughalpura – 34 mm

• Upper Mall – 27 mm

• Lahore Airport – 24 mm

• Allama Iqbal Town – 20 mm

• Others: Gulberg (17 mm), Chowk Nakhuda (28 mm), Qurtaba Chowk (14 mm), Johar Town (13 mm)

Weather Forecast & Warning

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecasted that this current spell of monsoon rains will persist until July 1, with another major system expected to enter the country on July 15. The department also warned of 25% higher-than-usual rainfall this season, raising the threat of urban flooding in major cities.

In the next 12 hours, heavy rains and strong winds are expected to batter:

• Rawalpindi, Islamabad

• Areas of Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK)

• Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, and other parts of Sindh

• Various parts of KP and Punjab, including Lahore, Faisalabad, Multan, and Sialkot

Safety Advisories from NDMA and PDMA

Authorities have advised the public to avoid mountainous areas of KP and AJK due to the risk of landslides, and to stay away from weak walls, trees, and electric poles during storms.

PDMA Director General Irfan Ali Kathia confirmed that the situation is being monitored round-the-clock. He emphasized:

• Immediate drainage of water from low-lying areas

• Public should stay away from electric poles/wires

• Children must be kept away from flood-prone areas

People were urged to use the Disaster Alert App for real-time updates and dial helpline 1129 in case of emergency.

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