Monsoon rains, 21 people killed, 154 injured in Punjab: PDMA

LAHORE, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 23rd Jul, 2026) The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab has released a report on the loss of life and property caused by monsoon rains this year.

According to the PDMA spokesperson, 21 citizens died in various accidents during the monsoon rains while 154 people were injured. According to the report, no casualties were reported due to being swept away or trapped in floodwaters.

The spokesperson said that two people died due to lightning strikes, 15 people due to collapse of buildings, while three people due to electrocution, and one person died due to drowning in water.

According to the PDMA report, 38 houses were partially damaged due to the rains while one livestock was also killed.

The DG PDMA has warned that there is a risk of urban flooding and flash flooding due to monsoon rains, and instructions have been issued to all relevant agencies to remain alert.