Flooding in Punjab, eastern Pakistan has resulted in at least 63 fatalities over two days, with nearly 200 deaths across the nation since June 26. The Pakistan Meteorological Department states rainfall is 82% above normal for the month, with Punjab seeing 124% more than last year. Section 144 has been imposed to ban activities in water bodies, and medium-level flooding has been reported in several locations. Authorities are monitoring rainfall and glacial melting, forecasting further heavy rains in the coming weeks.
As the country experiences extreme rainfall, dozens have been killed in flooding in Punjab, with a notable increase in rainfall compared to last July.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department reported 82% more rainfall compared to last year, with Punjab experiencing a dramatic surge of 124%.
Authorities have enforced section 144, banning activities such as swimming in open water where rainwater has accumulated due to safety concerns.
The National Disaster Management Authority anticipates several more spells of heavy rain in the subsequent weeks, raising fears of continued flooding.
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