Pakistan: Rain death toll rises to 43

23 July 2026 - 17:49 | Last updated 23 July 2026 - 17:49

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«Okaz» (Islamabad)

The death toll from seasonal rains and floods in Pakistan rose to 43, in addition to 177 injured, due to incidents related to heavy rains that affected several areas of the country, according to data issued by disaster management authorities.

The Disaster Management Authority in Punjab province stated that seasonal rains have claimed 21 lives and injured 154 others since the start of the season, noting that no deaths were recorded due to flash floods or people being trapped in waterways.

The authority warned in a statement of the possibility of urban floods and flash floods as rains continue…

In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, the Disaster Management Authority announced the death of 22 people and injury of 23 others due to collapse of roofs and walls of houses, in addition to incidents of being swept away by floods in several areas.

The authority explained that the rains caused damage to 37 houses, of which 8 were completely destroyed and 29 suffered partial damage.