The severe weather has already resulted in 87 fatalities and over 149 injuries since June 26, with children and women making up a significant portion of the casualties, according to data from the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and Rescue 1122 Punjab.

In Lahore, intense rainfall on the morning of July 10 caused multiple roof collapse incidents in areas such as Nishtar Colony, Ichhra, Railway Colony, and Taxali Gate, resulting in five deaths and eight injuries. Although several trees also fell due to the rain, no additional casualties were reported. The city recorded the highest rainfall so far at 170 mm, flooding low-lying areas and straining emergency services.

The Flood Control Authority reported rising water levels in major rivers, with a low-level flood currently observed in the Indus River. However, officials from the Flood Forecast Division in Lahore clarified that the rise in water levels is modest, as the recent rains have primarily affected plains rather than hilly or upstream regions.

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“If heavy rains hit Kashmir or the northern mountains, only then do our rivers swell significantly,” said an official. “As of now, the Indus River is seeing routine low-level flooding, and even a moderate flood would not pose a major threat due to its capacity.”

There have been no official reports of excess water release from India, as water levels at Head Marala remain normal. Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely.

The NDMA has assured that emergency response preparations are in place across all districts, with local administrations on high alert. The Pakistan Meteorological Department has also noted a continued rise in water levels in all major dams.

In response to the humanitarian risks posed by the rains and flooding, the World Health Organization (WHO), in coordination with the Pakistani government and health sector partners, finalized an emergency plan on Wednesday. The plan targets emergency medical aid for up to 1.3 million people potentially affected by the monsoon across 33 vulnerable districts.

These include 10 districts each in Punjab and Sindh, 9 in Balochistan, and 4 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The WHO statement emphasized the importance of timely healthcare access in areas likely to face post-flood disease outbreaks and other medical emergencies.