Published on: August 24, 2025 12:07 PM
Heavy monsoon rains have left at least 15 people dead and dozens injured across Pakistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir, while hundreds of homes, shops, and roads suffered severe damage. In Dera Ismael Khan, powerful winds and rainstorms uprooted trees, blew away rooftops, and damaged the power system, killing eight and injuring 47 people as hospitals struggled to handle the influx.
In Azad Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch Division, six people, including women, lost their lives while 14 sustained injuries as relentless rains battered the region. Authorities confirmed that over 129 houses were completely destroyed, 600 partially damaged, 40 animals perished, and several shops, vehicles, schools, and health centers were swept away or collapsed, leaving families in desperate need of assistance.
Meanwhile, in Takht Bhai, tragedy struck when the roof of a house caved in, killing one person and leaving two others seriously injured. Rescue teams rushed to the site and shifted the victims to the local hospital for treatment. Additionally, in Kaghan Valley, over 150 tourists were stranded near Saiful Muluk Lake after landslides blocked the main road, though rescue teams later evacuated them to safer places.
Floods in Punjab also triggered widespread destruction as the River Sutlej burst its banks at Jalalpur Pir Wala, washing away embankments and flooding nearby villages. Crops grown over thousands of acres were destroyed in Shakargarh and Jhang, where overflowing streams and floodwaters damaged fields and displaced local communities, further worsening the economic hardship of farmers.
In Rawalpindi and Islamabad, heavy downpours inundated low-lying areas, submerged roads, and forced officials to open Rawal Dam spillways after water levels rose dangerously high. Although the Water and Sanitation Agency deployed teams with heavy machinery to drain water from underpasses and streets, many residents reported water entering their homes and shops, causing significant financial loss.
Rescue operations continued in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where the Pakistan Army and local charities provided food, medical care, and shelter to stranded families in Shangla and Bagh Naseemabad. Soldiers also worked on repairing damaged roads and bridges, while relief camps offered hope to flood victims, though authorities have warned people to avoid unnecessary travel and stay alert as rains may continue.
