Heavy monsoon rains have battered parts of Pakistan over the past few days, leading to tragic loss of life and significant disruption across multiple regions. Authorities have confirmed dozens of deaths due to flooding, landslides, and collapsed structures, as rescue operations continue in the worst-hit areas.

The provinces of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan are among the most affected, with reports of homes being swept away and roads submerged under water. Emergency services are working around the clock to evacuate residents, deliver food supplies, and clear blocked transport routes. In many rural areas, families have taken shelter on higher ground or in temporary relief camps.

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) had issued warnings earlier this week about intense monsoon activity, but the actual rainfall exceeded expectations in some areas. Climate experts have pointed to a combination of poor infrastructure and increasingly unpredictable weather patterns as key reasons for the growing impact of such natural events.

The government has announced financial aid for affected families and promised to repair damaged infrastructure, but many citizens say response times were slow and support is still limited in remote locations.

As Pakistan continues to deal with the effects of the monsoon season, there’s growing concern about the long-term impact of climate change in South Asia. Heavier rainfall, melting glaciers, and inadequate urban drainage systems are contributing to more frequent flooding disasters.