The south-west monsoon brought torrential rain to Pakistan, causing 63 deaths, particularly in Punjab provinces such as Lahore and Islamabad. Chakwal recorded 423mm of rainfall, causing dangerous flooding and infrastructural damage. Drowning and building collapses were the primary causes of death. This monsoon season has already seen nearly 180 fatalities, predominantly children, reflecting Pakistan's high vulnerability to climate change impacts. Concurrently, New Jersey faced severe flash flooding and a state of emergency after over 150mm of rain fell, leading to road floods and two fatalities. Nepal also encountered flooding due to a glacial lake outburst.
The south-west monsoon caused at least 63 deaths in Pakistan this week due to torrential rain, with cities like Lahore and Islamabad severely affected.
Areas in Punjab experienced extreme rainfall, with Chakwal receiving 423mm, leading to floods, building collapses, and electrocutions as primary causes of death.
This year's monsoon has claimed almost 180 lives, more than half of whom are children, highlighting Pakistan's vulnerability to climate-related disasters.
In parallel, New Jersey declared a state of emergency as torrential rain led to significant flooding, causing two fatalities when a car was swept away.
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