Rains wreak havoc on KP, GB and Punjab as death toll rises to 37

Monsoon rains have unleashed devastating floods and landslides across Pakistan, claiming at least 37 lives and causing widespread destruction. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab provinces are bearing the brunt of the ongoing spell, which began on July 19 and is forecast to continue until July 23.

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bodies were recovered from the river later.

Villages have been inundated, and critical infrastructure, including roads, has been severely damaged. Crops and livestock have also suffered significant losses. In North Waziristan, two men drowned in the Tochi River, while a family of four perished when their house roof collapsed in Upper South Waziristan. Landslides have blocked key communication routes, such as the Wana-Gomal Zam Road, disrupting daily life and trade.

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flood-like conditions persisted.

Adding to the crisis, India has reportedly increased the release of excess water into shared rivers like the Chenab without official confirmation. This has led to surging water levels at headworks across Punjab, exacerbating the flood situation. Provincial disaster management authorities are on high alert, directing administrations to remain vigilant as they assess the damage and coordinate rescue efforts.

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18 people had died and 19 had been injured in rain-related incidents across the province since Sunday.