Heavy monsoon rains have claimed at least 16 lives in Balochistan, including women and children, while injuring 8 others in various rain-related incidents. According to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), the tragic deaths occurred in districts such as Zhob, Ziarat, Musakhel, Khuzdar, Loralai, Lasbela, and Kohlu.
Since June 28, torrential downpours and flash floods have damaged a total of 58 houses. Out of these, 47 homes suffered partial damage, while 11 were completely destroyed. Low-lying areas remain submerged, and many link roads have been disrupted, making it difficult for residents to access help or move to safer ground.
Relief operations are currently underway in the affected regions. The PDMA, along with local authorities, is providing tents, food, and other essentials to displaced families. Rescue teams have also been deployed to assist those in remote or flooded areas. Officials are advising citizens to stay cautious and avoid unnecessary travel during this ongoing weather spell.
Meanwhile, water levels in the Indus River are rising steadily due to continuous rains. A moderate flood has been reported at Taunsa Barrage, while low-level flooding is occurring at Guddu and Sukkur barrages. The inflow at Taunsa Barrage has reached 426,000 cusecs, and water has already entered parts of Rajanpur and Taunsa, forcing people from riverbank (katcha) areas to migrate.
The Irrigation Department has confirmed that the water inflow at Guddu Barrage stands at 355,283 cusecs, with an outflow of 315,558 cusecs. Over the past day, water levels have increased by over 13,000 cusecs and are expected to rise further in the next 48 hours. Authorities are on high alert and monitoring the situation closely.
Elsewhere in the country, rain continues to fall in cities like Lahore, Okara, Bahawalnagar, and Renala Khurd, causing flooding in low-lying neighborhoods. The Met Office has predicted more rainfall in parts of Islamabad, Sindh, KP, Balochistan, Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan in the coming days, urging preparedness across all regions.