The death toll from ongoing severe monsoon weather across Pakistan has risen to 271, according to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). In the past 24 hours alone, six more people have died and 22 others have been injured due to rain-related incidents including flooding and house collapses. These fatalities were reported from the Punjab and Balochistan provinces.
The NDMA confirmed that since the onset of the monsoon rains on June 26, at least 655 people have been injured due to various weather-related disasters across the country.
According to the latest weather forecast, Karachi is expected to experience cloudy skies and light rain during the daytime, accompanied by strong winds. Rain is also likely at night or in the early morning hours. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) reports that humidity levels could reach up to 80% in the morning and around 65% in the evening.
In the Sindh province, areas including Tharparkar, Sanghar, Badin, Thatta, Umerkot, and Mirpurkhas may see strong winds, heavy rain, and occasional thunderstorms. Light rainfall is also forecast along much of Pakistan’s coastal belt. Due to persistent heavy rainfall in northern regions, low-level flooding remains a concern in areas around Guddu and Sukkur barrages, although water levels at the Kotri Barrage are currently reported to be normal.
A new western weather system is expected to enter Pakistan on Tuesday, July 29, bringing further monsoon rains, thunderstorms, and gusty winds. This new system raises the risk of flash floods, urban flooding, and landslides, especially in vulnerable areas such as Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Murree, and Galiyat.
The Punjab Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has also issued a flood warning for the Chenab and Jhelum Rivers, and their tributaries, forecasting low to moderate flooding between July 29 and 31. Emergency response teams and control rooms are on high alert, with officials instructed to implement preventive measures and maintain strict readiness.