标题：Punjab declares emergency as torrential rains kill 103, injure 393
时间：2025-7-17
正文：
At least 103 people have lost their lives and 393 have been injured during the ongoing monsoon season in Punjab, according to a comprehensive report released by the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA).
The report outlines both human and material losses caused by the relentless monsoon rains across the province.
The heavy rains have also resulted in damage to 128 houses and the death of six livestock animals.
In the last 24 hours alone, 63 fatalities have been reported, with 290 people injured. The deaths include 15 in Lahore, 9 in Faisalabad, 5 in Sahiwal, 3 in Pakpattan, and 9 in Okara.
In response, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif declared a "rain emergency" across the province, including in Rawalpindi, where sirens were sounded and emergency measures activated.
— Maryam Nawaz Sharif (@MaryamNSharif) July 17, 2025
PDMA officials confirmed that following directives from the Chief Minister, the injured are receiving prompt and high-quality medical treatment.
The provincial government has mobilised all relevant departments, including district administrations, police, and Rescue 1122, to respond to the crisis.
Boats, ambulances, helicopters, and specialised rescue vehicles have been deployed to flood-affected areas where road access is blocked.
Heavy Monsoon rains have caused widespread Chaos in #Rawalpindi #Islamabad
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
— Developing Pakistan (@developingpak) July 17, 2025 Compensation will be provided to the families of the deceased by the provincial government’s relief policy.
Rescue 1122 continues to operate under extreme conditions, with many roads submerged and communication lines disrupted. Field hospitals and emergency medical teams remain on high alert.
Public hospitals across Punjab have been placed on standby, with 24/7 control rooms set up to manage flood response operations.
Traffic police have been instructed to arrange alternative routes, and the public has been advised to avoid canals, rivers, low-lying areas, and unnecessary travel.
Meanwhile, the Pakistan Army is actively conducting rescue and relief operations in flood-affected regions caused by the recent heavy rainfall.
Army personnel have reached affected areas, including Dhok Bhedar and Darapur in Jhelum District to evacuate residents to safer locations and provide food, medical aid, and other essential assistance.
The water level in Leh Nullah is rising and currently measures approximately 21 feet at Katarian and 20 feet at Gawalmandi.
According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, over 230 mm of rain has fallen in the twin cities, a spokesman for WASA Rawalpindi said.
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 allow work from home these days. Stay safe everyone. pic.twitter.com/d5ynxwyN96
— SyedaSabaBatool (@TheSabaShahh) July 17, 2025
Due to weather conditions, the Deputy Commissioner declared a one-day holiday in the Rawalpindi District and advised residents to stay indoors unless necessary.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department reported rainfall measurements of 132 mm at Saidpur Village, 164 mm at Golra (near E-11), 185 mm at Bokra (CTTI I-12), 152 mm at PMD (H-8/2) in Islamabad, and 158 mm at Shamsabad (RAMC).
In Rawalpindi, 235 mm was recorded at Katcheri (near Chaklala), 196 mm at Pirwadhai, 220 mm at Gawalmandi, and 200 mm at New Katarian.
Crazy Rain scenes in Lahore pic.twitter.com/m7ddhUj6hF
— iffi (@iffiViews) July 15, 2025
The Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) deployed over 400 pumps to clear accumulated rainwater from roadways.
Waterlogging was reported along several sections of Murree Road, particularly at Committee Chowk underpass, Murree Chowk, Banni Chowk, Jamia Masjid Road, Iqbal Road, and other key arteries, causing major traffic disruptions.
A WASA spokesperson stated that teams equipped with heavy machinery are working continuously to drain water from roads and low-lying areas.
The operation is being personally supervised by WASA Managing Director Saleem Ashraf.
The spokesperson added that Punjab Housing Minister Bilal Yasin and Secretary Housing Noorul Amin Mengal are in constant contact with the Managing Director to monitor drainage efforts.
Emergency response teams, including Rescue 1122, are engaged in clearing debris and restoring access in major cities.
Further intermittent rain is forecast over the next 12 to 20 hours, though a reduction in intensity is expected.
However, thunderstorms and strong winds remain likely in Islamabad, Pothohar, upper Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, and parts of Balochistan and central and southern Punjab.
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has urged the public to cooperate with authorities, follow safety guidelines, and avoid high-risk areas to prevent further loss of life.
She appealed to residents to observe official instructions, comply with evacuation orders, and take all necessary precautions.
Emergency services remain on high alert, working around the clock to mitigate the impact of the ongoing floods.
Just Chakwal cloudburst
Heavy monsoon rains lashed Chakwal and nearby areas, dropping a record 470mm in 24 hours and triggering floods after dam breaches, leaving at least four dead and several injured.
#Rain # شراب#Chakwal pic.twitter.com/sOH828PbzU
— Muhammad Musharraf (@MuSharrafmughal) July 17, 2025
Over 400mm fell in just 10 hours, described as a cloudburst by the Meteorological Department and PDMA.
The situation in Chakwal has deteriorated significantly, with 350mm of rainfall recorded in past 24 hours.#chakwal#Monsoon2025 pic.twitter.com/z3F7cXKQcu
— Ronny (@FreePalesten) July 16, 2025
Authorities declared a district-wide emergency as floodwaters engulfed Bikhari Kalan, Panwal, Maswal, and Khanpur Bazaar.
Dam failures sent powerful floodwaters into residential zones, destroying homes and submerging entire neighbourhoods.
Rescue teams, including Rescue 1122, Civil Defence, district officials, and the Pakistan Army, conducted evacuations by boat and other means.
Risky operation Pakistan Army Helicopter trying to lift some people in #Chakwal. Pakistan Army helping distt administration to rescue the peoples S#moonsoon pic.twitter.com/qlzYaGWpO1
— Malik Ali Raza (@MalikAliiRaza) July 17, 2025
Hospitals declared emergencies, and all agencies were placed on high alert. PDMA Director General Irfan Ali Kathia toured the affected district, assuring deployment of all resources to limit casualties and damage.
India released unexpected water in Jhelum River as Pakistan was already facing floods due to heavy rains .
The water that is released by India in Jhelum River resulted in possible destruction of Hindu temple in #Chakwal The temple is a historic site pic.twitter.com/pu0kXzi1cb
— Zeitung (@Himat75) July 17, 2025
Historic sites, including the Katas Raj Temple, were also affected by floodwaters, with parts suffering damage as waters surrounded the complex.
来源：The Tribune url： https://tribune.com.pk/story/2556370/punjab-declares-emergency-as-monsoon-floods-kill-33-injure-over-170
标题：More rain, more misery for Punjab
时间：2025-7-17
正文：
LAHORE/OKARA/FAISALABAD:
Torrential monsoon rains wreaked havoc across Punjab on Wednesday, killing at least 44 people and injuring hundreds of others, with widespread structural damage reported from several districts, especially due to collapsed roofs and electrocution.
The devastation is likely to continue into Thursday as officials warned the relentless monsoon system would persist until at least July 17 (today). Another 16 people were killed in rain-related incidents in Balochistan.
Structural collapses and electrocution were cited as primary causes, with most casualties recorded in Lahore, Okara, Faisalabad and surrounding districts.
In Lahore, torrential downpours measured at 170mm led to multiple deadly incidents. Sixteen people were killed and six others severely injured as three rooftops caved in across the city.
In Muridwal village near Thokar Niaz Baig, five members of the same family lost their lives, including 60-year-old Manga, his wife Ishrat (55), their daughters Khadija (3) and Latifa (4) and daughter-in-law Rani (35). The injured included 30-year-old Faisal and his five-year-old daughter Bubbly.
In Raiwind Road's Mission Colony, three people perished – Nasreen (70), Meerab (8), and Bashir (80), while another individual, Fareed (21), was rescued and hospitalised.
In nearby Kot Jamal, a roof collapse claimed the life of 35-year-old Bashir, while 32-year-old Nadeem, 29-year-old Sonia, and 8-year-old Daim were injured.
Likewise, in Okara, at least seven people, including five children, were killed due to collapsing structures, electrocution and one drowning incident.
Two girls, 10-year-old Mahnoor and 8-year-old Iqra, died after falling into an obscured well due to accumulated rainwater. Several others were injured in incidents reported from 25/2R, Sabzi Mandi, Haveli Lakha and Marola Sharif.
In Faisalabad, at least seven people died while 36 were injured in 23 separate roof collapse incidents. A 45-year-old woman Nasreen and her 14-year-old son Adeel were buried under rubble.
In Rachna Town, a couple – Shahmand (50) and his wife Riaz Bibi (40) — were killed. A two-year-old child, Ali Mohsin, died in Chak 392GB and several others were hospitalised with minor to critical injuries.
Lahore inundated
According to the Punjab Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), monsoon rainfall was recorded across most districts, including 217mm in Sheikhupura, 170mm in Okara, 130mm in Chichawatni, 90mm in Hafizabad, and 85mm in Kasur. Other cities such as Faisalabad (60mm), Mandi Bahauddin (32mm), and Jhelum (29mm) also reported significant rain.
More downpours are expected in Lahore, Gujranwala, Faisalabad, Sahiwal, Sargodha, Multan, DG Khan, and Bahawalpur divisions, with the current monsoon cycle forecast to continue until July 17.
Citizens have been advised to avoid staying in dilapidated or mud-structured homes, which accounted for most of the fatal roof collapses. PDMA has reiterated calls for precaution, especially keeping children away from electric poles, wiring, and waterlogged areas.
Twin cities spared major damage
In contrast, light to moderate rainfall in Islamabad and Rawalpindi brought temporary relief without major flooding.
According to WASA Rawalpindi, emergency protocols remained in place with heavy machinery deployed to low-lying areas.
Fortunately, water levels remained manageable with no urban flooding reported. Rainfall recorded in Rawalpindi ranged from 9mm to 23mm across different localities.
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has instructed the provision of the best possible medical care to the injured and announced financial aid to families of the deceased under provincial policy.
Authorities have urged citizens to stay informed via official alerts and cooperate with administrative staff in case of emergency evacuations. The Punjab government has pledged full support to protect lives and livestock as rains continue to lash the province.
More rains are expected through the weekend, with WASA and PDMA both maintaining high alert across the province
Rivers swell
The PDMA has warned of potential flash flooding in hill torrents in the Dera Ghazi Khan division between July 16 and 17.
Urban flooding threats also loom over Punjab's major cities, with authorities anticipating moderate-to-high flow in the rivers Jhelum and Chenab at several key locations, including Mangla, Marala, Khanki and Qadirabad.
A low-level flood is expected at Tarbela (Indus River) and Marala (Chenab River), with the situation in upper catchments potentially worsening over the next 24 to 36 hours due to heavy upstream rains.
Commissioner and deputy commissioners across the province have been placed on high alert.
Relief Commissioner Nabil Javed has directed field presence of administrative officers and emergency activation of disaster response teams, fuel reserves, and evacuation protocols.
Citizens living in riverbeds have been urged to evacuate with their livestock, and flood relief camps are being equipped with essential supplies.
来源：The Tribune url：https://tribune.com.pk/story/2556352/more-rain-more-misery-for-punjab
标题：Devastating rainfall paralyzes life, claim 63 lives in Punjab
时间：2025-7-17
正文：
LAHORE/ISLAMABAD/RAWALPINDI: At least 63 people died in rain-related incidents in Punjab during last 36 hours downpour bringing life to standstill in the province.
At least three people died as rooftop of a house collapsed in Akbari Gate of Lahore, while a mother and daughter died in similar incident at Iqbal Colony of Faisalabad.
Heavy rainfall brought electric poles and wires down to the railway track in Chiniot causing suspension of railway traffic.
Islamabad/Rawalpindi
Twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi and adjoining areas received heavy rainfall as Rawalpindi lashed by record 220 millimeters down pour, ARY News reported on Thursday.
Meanwhile, Chakwal and the vicinity experienced cloudburst with 425mm rainfall in brief span caused flooding in various areas.
The stormy rain spell in twin cities caused flooding in local drains and nullahs and authorities issued threat alert with sirens wailing in the region.
Local Lai nullah surged to 19 feet high at Gawalmandi point while the roads at Rawalpindi Cantonment Board and Murree Road submerged under the rainwater.
The roads and streets of low-lying areas drowned under the water.
The Met Office has forecast further rainfall for next few hours in the region.
Chakwal Cloudburst
The monsoon spell wreaked havoc in Chakwal and Jhelum drowning dozens of villages under the water.
The cloudburst in Chakwal poured 425 millimeters of rain bringing the life to standstill and severed link of several villages with main city. At least two people died in mishaps.
According to reports Panwal dam swept away by flashfloods.
Local administration has called assistance of the armed forces to meet the emergency sitution.
The low-lying areas of Chakwal and the vicinity submerged. The life also paralyzed at Talla Gang, Kallar Kahar, Choa Syedan Shah while link of the scores of villages sewered with district headquarters.
Weather Today- Karachi, Lahore, Multan, Faisalabad- Pakistan 29 evacuated to safety in Jhelum
The water of Ghan nullah in Jhelum entered in settled areas as the army troops have launched a relief operation. In relief operations 29 people stranded in flashfloods were evacuated to safety.
来源：arynews
url：https://arynews.tv/punjab-rain-emergency-july-17-2025/
标题：Rawalpindi Weather Today: Heavy Rainfall Brings the City to A Halt
时间：2025-7-17
正文：
RAWALPINDI, Pakistan – July 17, 2025 – Heavy monsoon rainfall has brought Rawalpindi to a standstill today, prompting authorities to declare a local holiday across the district. The torrential downpour has led to widespread urban flooding, with water levels in the Nullah Leh canal surging dangerously high, triggering evacuation warnings for residents in low-lying areas.
The city’s streets are waterlogged, and residents are navigating submerged areas as concerns mount over the overflowing Nullah Leh. Water levels at Gawalmandi and Katarian bridges have reached critical thresholds, raising fears of widespread evacuations if the situation deteriorates further. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) indicated that the Katarian bridge could face flooding if the water level surpasses 15.7 feet.
In response to the escalating situation, Deputy Commissioner Dr. Hassan Waqar Cheema announced that all offices and schools, including those in cantonment areas, would remain closed today. Citizens have been strongly advised to remain indoors and avoid unnecessary travel. Emergency services, including WASA, Civil Defence, and Rescue-1122, have been placed on high alert, with preparations for possible army support underway. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has also summoned an emergency meeting to review the measures taken for citizen safety and assess damages caused by the rain and urban flooding.
Weather Today-Latest Updates
Rawalpindi has recorded over 200 millimeters of rainfall so far, with downpours expected to continue throughout the day at intervals. The current temperature is 28°C, feeling like 33°C due to humidity, under partly cloudy skies. The forecast for today is rainy, with a high of 30°C and a low of 25°C. Approximately 0.63 inches of rain are anticipated. Winds are blowing from the east at 11 km/h, and the UV index is low.
Public holiday declared amid heavy rain – July, 17, 2025
Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely and urge public awareness through all available channels as the city grapples with the monsoon surge.
来源：arynews url：https://arynews.tv/rawalpindi-weather-today-heavy-rainfall-brings-the-city-to-a-halt/
标题：Section 144 imposed across Punjab, ‘emergency’ in parts as rains claim dozens of lives in past 24 hours
时间：2025-7-17 20:49:00
正文：
Section 144 was imposed across Punjab along with a state of emergency in several districts on Thursday as heavy rains triggered flooding and claimed over 60 lives across the province in the past 24 hours, according to authorities.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Monday issued a warning of torrential rains with wind-thundershowers that would last throughout the country till today. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has forecasted that heavy rains will continue to lash parts of the country over the next 24 hours.
“Sixty-three citizens have died while 290 were injured due to monsoon rains [across the province] in the past 24 hours,” read a statement by the Punjab Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) spokesperson.
“At least 15 were reported dead in Lahore, nine in Faisalabad, five in Sahiwal, three in Pakpattan and nine in Okara,” the PDMA statement detailed, adding that the families of the deceased will receive compensation from the government.
An order from the Punjab Home Department said there was a significant increase in the accumulation of rainwater in low-lying areas, streets and open spaces, posing serious risks to the safety of children who often bathed in standing water.
“ Dams, rivers, canals, ponds, lakes and distributaries across the province of Punjab experience heightened water levels and stronger currents during these periods, making swimming and unauthorised boating activities extremely hazardous for human life, leading to a high potential for drowning and other tragic incidents.
“Prevailing weather conditions and the inherent dangers associated with these activities, necessitates immediate preventive measures to safeguard public safety and prevent loss of precious human lives,” the order said.
It added that the home secretary was thus imposing a complete ban under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure across the province on bathing in accumulated rainwater on streets, roads, open spaces, or any other area where rainwater has collected; swimming in dams, rivers, canals, ponds, lakes and distributaries, and boating by any unauthorised person or for unauthorised purposes in dams, rivers, canals, ponds, lakes and distributaries.
“This order shall remain in force for a period of 45 days from the date of issuance unless withdrawn.”
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz also announced that “a rain emergency has been imposed in different areas of Punjab due to unprecedented torrential rains and a flood situation.”
She added that directives were issued to keep the public alert through sirens and announcements. The chief minister urged the public to cooperate with the local authorities and take safety precautions.
In Jhelum, rescue operations were underway to evacuate citizens trapped in floodwaters in Dhok Biddar, Dhok Shah Arif, Sohawa, Rasoolpur, Chak Muhammad and Bhampar villages, according to Punjab Rescue 1122 spokesperson Farooq Ahmad.
Around 57 people have been rescued so far with the help of the Pakistan Army, he said in a statement, with more than 50 rescue boats involved in the Jhelum operations.
The spokesperson added that rescue teams have been deployed across the province, including Mianwali, Rawalpindi, Chakwal, Attock, Dera Ghazi Khan, Rahim Yar Khan, Rajanpur and Layyah. Over 15,000 rescue personnel and 800 rescue boats were on high alert, Ahmad added.
“Pakistan Army personnel and rescue teams are currently rushing the citizens to safe locations,” he said.
“Children were screaming for help, and women stood on rooftops, waving their shawls and begging to be rescued,” Tariq Mehbood Bhatti, a 51-year-old farmer in Gujrat’s Ladian village, was quoted as saying by AFP.
Punjab Water and Sanitation Agency (Wasa) Director General Tayyab Farid said that “rivers have overflowed due to heavy rains in Rawalpindi, Chakwal and surrounding areas”, leading to a flood situation.
“Citizens have been advised to avoid unnecessary travel, stay away from power lines and open manholes,” the Wasa DG said in a statement.
The PMD’s Flood Forecasting Division (FFD) warned that urban flooding was expected in Rawalpindi, Gujranwala and Faisalabad divisions during the next 24 hours.
However, it added that the wet spell was likely to subside in the next 48 hours.
In a post on X, the PMD said the heavy monsoon rains triggered a “significant surge” in water levels at the Tarbela, Mangla, Khanpur, Simly and Rawal reservoirs.
The water level at Khanpur witnessed a gain of 4.5 feet, while the other four recorded an increase of a foot each.
In a weather outlook, the FFD said the water flows in the eastern rivers were likely to increase from July 21.
Pakistan experiences monsoon rainfall from June to September every year. The heavy rains also trigger deadly floods, landslides and displacement, particularly in vulnerable, poorly drained, or densely populated areas.
According to the National Disaster Management Authority’s website, monsoon rains since June 26 have killed 178 people across the country and injured 491 people.
The majority of casualties were recorded in Punjab, the country’s most populous province, with 103 deaths and 385 injuries. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa reported 38 fatalities, Sindh 20, Balochistan 16 and one death in Azad Kashmir.
Over 57 per cent of nationwide deaths were caused by “house-collapse” incidents. Monsoon rains so far have damaged 610 houses and led to the deaths of 126 livestock.
来源：DAWN(黎明报)
url： https://www.dawn.com/news/1924761/section-144-imposed-across-punjab-emergency-in-parts-as-rains-claim-dozens-of-lives-in-past-24-hours
标题：NDMA - Monsoon 2025 Daily Situation Report No. 22
时间：2025-7-17
正文总结：
This document is the 22nd daily situation report of the monsoon season released by Pakistan's National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on July 17, 2025, covering data from 13:00 on July 16, 2025 to 13:00 on July 17, 2025.
Casualties
In the past 24 hours, only Punjab reported 54 deaths (42 due to house collapses, 7 due to electrocution, and 5 due to drowning) and 227 injuries.
From June 26 to July 17, a total of 178 people have died and 491 have been injured nationwide in Pakistan. Punjab has suffered the most severe casualties, with 103 deaths and 385 injuries cumulatively.
Infrastructure and Property Losses
In the past 24 hours, a total of 88 houses across the country were damaged (87 partially damaged and 1 completely destroyed), with no reports of livestock deaths.
Cumulative data shows that 610 houses, 10.5 kilometers of roads, and 9 bridges have been damaged nationwide, and 126 livestock have died.
Rescue and Relief Operations
In the past 24 hours, 27 rescue operations were carried out in Punjab, rescuing 141 people. As of July 17, a total of 52 rescue operations have been conducted nationwide, rescuing 403 people; 26 relief camps have been set up, and 302 tents, 259 blankets, 537 sets of kitchen utensils and other supplies have been distributed cumulatively.
Meteorological and Hydrological Conditions
In the past 24 hours, rainfall in Islamabad, Rawalpindi and other places exceeded 100 millimeters, with the highest rainfall of 193 millimeters recorded at Islamabad Airport.
Some sections of the Indus River are at medium flood levels, and some areas of the Jhelum River are expected to possibly see high water levels in the next 24 hours; the water levels of Tarbela and Mangla reservoirs are both below the maximum storage levels.
In the next 24 hours, thunderstorms and heavy rainfall may occur in Islamabad
巴基斯坦国家灾害管理局（NDMA）于 2025 年 7 月 17 日发布的第 22 期季风季每日情 况报告，涵盖 2025 年 7 月 16 日 13:00 至 7 月 17 日 13:00 的相关数据。
人员伤亡
过去 24 小时内，仅旁遮普省报告 54 人死亡（其中房屋倒塌致死 42 人、触电致死 7 人、 溺水致死 5 人），227 人受伤。
自 6 月 26 日至 7 月 17 日，巴基斯坦全国累计 178 人死亡，491 人受伤。旁遮普省伤 亡最为严重，累计 103 人死亡、385 人受伤。
基础设施与财产损失
过去 24 小时内，全国共 88 所房屋受损（87 所部分受损、1 所完全损毁），无牲畜死亡 报告。
累计数据显示，全国 610 所房屋受损，126 头牲畜死亡，10.5 公里道路及 9 座桥梁受损。 救援与救济行动
过去 24 小时内，旁遮普省开展 27 次救援行动，救出 141 人。
截至 7 月 17 日，全国累计开展 52 次救援行动，救出 403 人；设立 26 个救济营地， 累计发放帐篷 302 顶、毛毯 259 条、厨房用具 537 套等物资。
气象与水文情况
过去 24 小时，伊斯兰堡、拉瓦尔品第等多地降雨量达 100 毫米以上，其中伊斯兰堡机场 降雨量最高，达 193 毫米。
印度河部分河段处于中等洪水水位，杰赫勒姆河部分区域预计未来 24 小时可能出现高水 位；塔尔贝拉和曼格拉水库水位均低于最高蓄水位。
未来 24 小时，伊斯兰堡、拉瓦尔品第等地区可能出现雷暴及强降雨，48 小时后降雨过程 预计减弱。
来源：NDMA url：https://www.ndma.gov.pk/storage/sitreps/July2025/Tn2fYbCUmpDX1oXJgj2o.pdf
