Pakistan's monsoon death toll nears 100 after fresh rain-related fatalities

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan's monsoon death toll has risen to 97 after 11 more people were killed and 25 others injured in rain-related incidents over the past 24 hours, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said on Saturday.

Eastern Punjab province remained the worst-hit during the latest reporting period, recording seven deaths and 20 injuries. Southern Sindh reported two deaths and two injuries, while northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province and northern Gilgit-Baltistan region each recorded one fatality. KP also reported three injuries.

The authority said the cumulative number of people injured since the onset of the monsoon season on June 26 has reached 297.

The latest spell of rains also damaged 22 houses and killed eight livestock, bringing the season's total to 447 houses damaged and 269 livestock lost nationwide.

The NDMA urged residents, particularly those living in vulnerable areas, to remain vigilant and follow official safety advisories as monsoon rains continue in parts of the country.