A new monsoon spell is forecasted to hit several regions from July 20 to 25, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, dust storms, and the risk of flash floods.
Most districts of Punjab are expected to face stormy weather as emergency teams continue their rescue efforts to recover victims. With the fourth wave of monsoon rains approaching rapidly, authorities are working urgently to protect vulnerable communities and prevent further disaster.
As new warnings are issued, rescue authorities confirmed at least seven more deaths and rescued over 180 people from flood-affected and dangerous areas across Punjab.
Many of the fatalities resulted from collapsing roofs, landslides, and other rain-related accidents.

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At the same time, flood alerts have been raised for major rivers, with urban flooding expected in several cities, putting more communities at risk.
The PDMA has warned that heavy rain and strong winds are expected in several districts, including Rawalpindi, Murree, Galyat, Attock, Chakwal, Mandi Bahauddin, Hafizabad, Gujrat, Jhelum, and Gujranwala.
Other areas like Lahore, Faisalabad, Sialkot, Narowal, Toba Tek Singh, Jhang, Sargodha, and Mianwali are also likely to see rainfall.
In South Punjab, rain is forecasted in Multan, Dera Ghazi Khan, Bahawalpur, and Bahawalnagar from July 18 to 23, adding to the challenges faced by residents already coping with ongoing flooding.
The PDMA has issued a flood alert for the River Indus at Kalabagh and Chashma, warning that water levels are expected to rise dangerously within the next 24 hours.
Rescue officials and in Sargodha and Dera Ghazi Khan divisions, along with deputy commissioners in Mianwali, Bhakkar, Layyah, Kot Addu, Dera Ghazi Khan, Muzaffargarh, and Rajanpur, have been put on high alert to prepare for potential flooding.
Rescue 1122 and other key departments, including local government, agriculture, irrigation, health, forests, livestock, and transport, have been instructed to remain on alert for possible flood scenarios. Emergency control rooms will remain fully staffed, with disaster teams and fuel supplies ready for immediate action.
Authorities are also tasked with evacuating people and livestock from vulnerable riverbed areas and ensuring relief camps are stocked with food, clean water, and essential supplies to support those affected.
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