Relentless torential rains claimed at least six more lives in Punjab on Friday, raising the total death toll from the monsoon season to 109.
Rescue workers recovered three more bodies in Rawalpindi while Search efforts were still underway for a child who went missing after being swept away in a drain near Hathi Chowk.
In separate incidents in Rawat and Gujar Khan, two people lost their lives and two others sustained injuries after residential roofs collapsed due to heavy rain.
Rescue operations led to the relocation of more than 100 people to safer areas, while the water level in Nullah Leh returned to normal as the rainfall subsided.
Despite improving weather conditions, no formal relief work had begun in several low-lying neighbourhoods, where residents were left to clear water from their homes on their own. Affected areas included Dhoke Hassu, Mehar Colony, Dhamial, Chakri, Morgah, Tench Bhatta, Jan Colony, and others.
Locals reported significant damage to household goods, with furniture, electronics, food supplies, and other essential items destroyed by floodwaters.
According to Express News, at least 393 people have been injured since June 26, when the monsoon season began.
The Punjab government has declared a rain emergency across several districts to manage the crisis as torrential rains continue to lash the province causing flash floods in different regions.
Police and rescue officials have attributed most deaths to roof collapses and electrocution incidents. Residents have been advised to avoid unnecessary travel and stay away from exposed electrical wires and open manholes.
Read: Punjab declares emergency as torrential rains kill over 60 in a day
Several low-lying urban areas remain inundated, with residents forced to pump out floodwater themselves. Many reported significant damage to household items, including furniture, appliances and food supplies.
Heavy Monsoon rains have caused widespread Chaos in #Rawalpindi #Islamabad
— Developing Pakistan (@developingpak) July 17, 2025
As a result of intense rainfall a flooding situation has emerged on the Islamabad #Lahore Motorway causing significant traffic disruptions #Monsoon #MonsoonRainfall #Rainfall #HeavyRainfall #Motorway pic.twitter.com/Mbntj0Pzwc
Rescue 1122 said it had deployed 400 personnel across the affected areas, assisting in rescue operations and helping 56 individuals reach safe locations.
Responding to the worsening situation, Rawalpindi Commissioner Aamir Khattak has established a central control room to oversee emergency operations in Rawalpindi, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum and Murree.
The situation in Chakwal has deteriorated significantly, with 350mm of rainfall recorded in the past 24 hours.#chakwal#Monsoon2025 #UrbanFlooding #Flooding pic.twitter.com/z3F7cXKQcu
— Ronny (@FreePalesten) July 16, 2025
Moreover, seven public schools in the district have been converted to temporary flood relief shelters.
This is coming from different parts of Rawalpindi/Islamabad. The rain is nonstop and it has been two to three days with this. Please don't leave your house unnecessarily and offices are advised to allow work from home these days. Stay safe everyone. pic.twitter.com/d5ynxwyN96
— SyedaSabaBatool (@TheSabaShahh) July 17, 2025
Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) officials said all disposal stations are running at full capacity, with emergency teams deployed in the field.
#Rain #بارش#Chakwal pic.twitter.com/sOH828PbzU
— Muhammad Musharraf 🪙 (@MuSharrafmughal) July 17, 2025
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) issued flood alerts for rivers and streams across Punjab, warning that further heavy rainfall may cause further swelling of waterways.
Crazy Rain scenes in Lahore pic.twitter.com/m7ddhUj6hF
— iffi (@iffiViews) July 15, 2025
Earlier, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, in a statement shared on X (formerly Twitter), confirmed that a rain emergency had been declared.
She directed local governments to remain vigilant, issue warnings through sirens and announcements, and ensure timely assistance to flood-hit areas.
Authorities continue to monitor the evolving weather situation, while emergency response teams remain on high alert.
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