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The Pakistan Meteorological Department’s (PMD) Warning Centre issued a three-day forecast for Karachi, predicting light rain showers during night and early morning hours.

Skies are expected to remain cloudy, with maximum daytime temperatures ranging from 33°C and 35°C. Humidity levels may reach 80% percent in the morning, falling to around 65% by evening.

Steady sea breezes will prevail along the coast line for coming days. As monsoon currents continue to move to other parts of Sindh, light rain or drizzle is also expected in the districts of Khairpur, Umerkot, Tharparkar, Mirpurkhas, Badin, Thatta, Sujawal and Jamshoro

Moreover, monsoon downpours are periodically lashing other parts of the country, including Islamabad and Rawalpindi. In the last 24 hours Islamabad recorded 184mm of rain, while Narowal and Muzaffarabad saw 62 mm each. Kotli received 57mm, Rawalpindi 54 mm and Murree 42 mm, emphasising the irregular but intense nature of this year’s monsoon.

Moreover, the National Disaster Management Authority’s (NDMA) National Emergencies Operation Center has issued a landslide alert for northern regions.

Rainfall is expected across valleys of Gilgit‑Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir— Gilgit, Skardu, Hunza, Astore, Diamer, Ghanche, Muzaffarabad, Neelum Valley, Haveli, Bagh and Poonch—while upper Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa districts including Chitral, Dir and Kohistan face widespread heavy downpours.

The authorities have warned of heightened risks of landslides, mudslides, rockfalls and ground collapses and urged all relevant agencies and residents to remain vigilant and restrict travel on steep or unstable slopes.

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Updated On: Tue, 22 Jul 2025

13:29:29 PKT

ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – The rescue staff have been searching a man and his daughter in Rawalpindi when their car was swept away by gushing water on Tuesday.

The car in which Colonel (retd) Ishaq Qazi and his daughter were travelling was swept away by a strong current in seasonal stream (nullah) after heavy rain in Rawalpindi and Islamabad that started on Monday night.

According to eye witnesses, Colonel Qazi had attempted to drive the car across the stream near the edge, but failed to do so. They reportedly called for help from inside the vehicle.

Read more: Floods devastate GB: Three dead, several missing as rescue operations continue  

Rescue teams have launched a search operation for them. 

Monsoon death toll reaches 221

Heavy monsoon rains have claimed five more lives in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide death toll to 221. According to the NDMA, the latest victims include two men and three children, while 10 others were injured. Over 804 houses have been completely destroyed in rain-related incidents.

Punjab is the hardest-hit province, with 135 deaths, 470 injuries, and over 190 damaged houses. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa reported 40 deaths and 69 injuries, along with 220 houses damaged. In Sindh, 22 people have died and 40 were injured, while Balochistan reported 16 deaths and four injuries.

 

At least five children lost their lives in rain-related incidents across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Swat district as torrential rains triggered flash floods in various parts of the region, rescue officials said on Tuesday.

Monsoon rains continue to lash many parts of the country, prompting authorities to release an urban flooding warning. According to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), 221 people have been killed and more than 500 others injured in rain-related incidents since June 26.

According to Rescue 1122 spokesperson Shafiqa Gul, a woman and her two sons were attempting to cross a stream in the Sur Dherai area of Malam Jabba, when her children drowned.

“The mother, holding her 10-month-old baby in her arms, was trying to guide her seven-year-old son across the stream when a flash flood struck. In the chaos, she lost control, and the child in her arms was swept away,” Gul said.

The bodies of the two sons were recovered by rescue personnel after hours of coordinated effort, the official added.

In a separate incident in Gujar Band Shanko area of Madyan, a house collapsed due to heavy rainfall, claiming the lives of three children and seriously injuring a woman.

Upon receiving the emergency call, Rescue 1122 teams rushed to the scene and retrieved the victims from the rubble with assistance from local volunteers, the spokesperson said.

They were later taken to the Civil Hospital Madyan, where the injured woman was placed under critical care.

Authorities have issued advisories urging residents, particularly those living in mountainous or low-lying areas, to exercise extreme caution during the ongoing monsoon season.

The district administration said it was closely monitoring weather patterns and has mobilised emergency services to respond to any further incidents caused by the relentless rains.

In June, at least 13 tourists were swept to their deaths in Swat while sheltering from flash floods on a raised river bank.

Damages as rain spell hits KP

A new spell of monsoon rains on Monday hit several parts of the province, damaging houses and crops and suspending traffic.

The high flood in Chitral River triggered by the fast melting of glaciers washed six houses and a large chunk of the farmlands of Junali Koch village near Booni town.

In Yarkhon Valley of Upper Chitral, heavy rains wreaked havoc in Arakhan village in Mirgram and severely damaged dozens of houses. According to residents of the affected villages, a large number of livestock were washed away by the flash floods.

Similarly, the Chitral River was flooded, leaving houses and infrastructure in Ayunand and other low-lying areas of Lower Chitral at risk of damage.

In Bajaur tribal district, authorities closed the Jar Bypass Road, which connects the district to the rest of the country via the main Bajaur-Munda Road, to traffic after heavy rains triggered flooding.

District authorities urged people to use Khar-Qazfi Bypass Road to avoid any potential incidents. Rescue 1122 stated that rescuers have been deployed to deal with any emergency eventuality.

The downpour damaged road infrastructure and bridges in some areas and caused suspension of traffic on Darra Tang Road. Goods and public transport vehicles travelling between KP and Punjab were stranded, adding to the troubles of transporters and commuters.

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, in her message on World Brain Day, highlighted the significance of mental health and the need for collective awareness regarding brain-related illnesses.

“The human brain is one of the Creator’s most extraordinary creations,” said the Chief Minister, adding that World Brain Day serves as a reminder to focus on mental and neurological health.

She described the brain as “the most complex and astonishing system in the universe,” stressing that ignoring mental health is equivalent to neglecting life itself.

Maryam Nawaz pointed out that individuals suffering from mental illnesses not only endure personal pain but also face societal neglect and insensitivity. “Mental health patients often face apathy and social stigma, making their struggle even harder,” she said.

She reaffirmed the Punjab government’s commitment to preventing mental illnesses through increased awareness, accessible treatment, and educational campaigns.

“A healthy brain lays the foundation for positive thinking and constructive decision-making,” she said, underlining the need to prioritize mental health equally with physical well-being.

The Chief Minister’s message calls for a compassionate and informed approach to mental health, encouraging society to view it as a vital part of overall health.