Relentless monsoon rains have wreaked havoc across multiple regions of Pakistan, leaving one person dead and at least five others injured, while flooding paralyzed major cities including Peshawar, Narowal, Abbottabad, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore, and Karachi. In the Khyber district, the roof of a house collapsed during heavy overnight rainfall, killing a father and injuring his two children.

Floodwaters surged through seasonal streams, pushing water into Bara Bazaar. Authorities have warned residents to remain cautious as water levels in the Bara River and adjoining nullahs continue to rise. In Peshawar, downpours inundated low-lying areas, forcing the suspension of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) metro service. Similar conditions were reported in Buner and Mohmand, where floodwaters entered homes, stranding families.

In Abbottabad, landslides triggered by continuous rain blocked roads, particularly at Kassala Road near Tetyal in Galiyat, halting traffic flow. In Bilal Colony, a boundary wall collapsed, injuring three people. The situation turned critical in Narowal, Punjab, where relentless rainfall since last night submerged the entire city under 2–3 feet of water.

Streets and markets turned into streams, while displaced flood victims, already homeless, now face worsening hardships under the open sky. In the capital, Rawal Dam reached full capacity, prompting authorities to open its spillways for nearly five hours to manage water inflow. Meanwhile, Islamabad and Rawalpindi are expected to remain partly cloudy, with further light showers forecast.

Elsewhere, Lahore and the surrounding areas have witnessed intermittent rainfall for the last 36 hours. The Met Office predicts the showers will continue until tomorrow. The city recorded a minimum temperature of 23°C, with humidity at 94% and winds blowing at 11 km per hour. In Karachi, partly cloudy skies are expected with light drizzle.

The maximum temperature may rise to 33°C, while humidity remains above 70%. Winds from the southwest are blowing at 16 km per hour. Authorities across the country remain on alert as the ongoing rains raise fears of further flooding and infrastructure damage.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)