Heavy rains have caused widespread devastation across Pakistan, leading to flooding and landslides in several regions. In the last 24 hours, 11 people have lost their lives due to the torrential downpours.
Punjab, Sindh, and Balochistan have been hit particularly hard, with many areas facing severe flooding. Cities like Lahore, Faisalabad, Multan, Hyderabad, and Larkana are among the worst affected, while landslides have obstructed roads.
In the mountainous regions of Rajanpur and Dera Ghazi Khan, overflowing rivers and streams have been reported due to the relentless rains.
In Balochistan, flash floods have struck areas including Toba Achakzai, Toba Kakri, Qila Abdullah, Pishin, and Ziarat, causing damage to crops and injuring 10 people as walls and solar panels collapsed.
Floodwaters have washed away the railway track in Chaman, and a gap has appeared in the railway track in Noshki, disrupting rail connections between Pakistan and Iran.
Near Garhi Kheiro in Jacobabad, a 70-foot wide breach in a canal has submerged rice crops. Torrential rains have also been recorded in Khairpur, Sukkur, and nearby regions.
Sukkur experienced the heaviest rainfall yesterday, measuring 172 millimeters, while power outages have been reported in several areas due to the ongoing rain.
In South Waziristan, flash floods have caused significant damage after heavy rains, with floodwaters inundating the Jandola Bazaar and damaging agricultural land.
The Wana Gomul Zam Road has been blocked at several points by landslides, disrupting traffic flow.
In Khyber, flash floods have occurred in seasonal streams following the rains, and residents in the affected areas are taking steps to protect themselves.
The Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rains across the country until August 19th, with torrential downpours expected in parts of Sindh, Punjab, and eastern Balochistan today. However, in Karachi, the threat of heavy rain has subsided, with light rain expected until Monday.
