At least 28 people have lost their lives across Punjab in the past 24 hours due to heavy monsoon rains, according to Rescue 1122 officials. The fatalities were mostly caused by roof collapses, electrocution, and road accidents as relentless downpours battered multiple cities, including Lahore, Faisalabad, Multan, and Gujranwala.
The Punjab Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued fresh alerts as the monsoon system intensifies, raising fears of further casualties and infrastructure damage.
Casualties and Affected Areas
According to official breakdowns:
- Lahore recorded 11 deaths, primarily from roof and wall collapses
- Faisalabad and Multan reported multiple electrocution cases
- Seven districts reported at least one fatality each
- Dozens injured were shifted to local hospitals; many remain in critical condition
“We are conducting continuous rescue operations across affected areas and advising citizens to avoid unnecessary travel,” said a Rescue 1122 spokesperson.
Urban Flooding and Infrastructure Damage
The rains led to:
- Urban flooding in low-lying areas of Lahore, Sialkot, and Rawalpindi
- Blocked drains and poor waste management exacerbated the crisis
- Power outages and traffic gridlock in major urban centers
- Collapse of over 50 residential structures, particularly in old settlements
Municipal authorities in Lahore have deployed dewatering pumps and field teams, but residents continue to complain about delayed response and poor infrastructure resilience.
Forecast and Government Response
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has warned that the monsoon system will persist through the weekend, with moderate to heavy rainfall expected in central and southern Punjab.
Key response steps:
- Provincial Emergency Operation Centre (PEOC) put on high alert
- NDMA and PDMA coordinating rescue and relief
- Temporary shelters and medical camps set up in Lahore, Multan, and Rahim Yar Khan
Chief Minister Punjab has directed immediate assessment of damage and compensation for victims’ families.
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