Overview

• The National Disaster Management Authority reported 54 deaths in eastern Pakistan over 24 hours on July 16–17, lifting the nationwide monsoon toll to 178 since June 26
• Punjab’s Provincial Disaster Management Authority declared a rain emergency after torrential downpours killed 30 people in one day and Chakwal district logged 423 mm of rain in 24 hours
• Rescue 1122, PDMA units and military teams have carried out dozens of operations, evacuated over 260 stranded residents and established more than 25 relief and medical camps
• Himachal Pradesh’s State Disaster Management Authority confirmed 109 deaths between June 20 and July 16 and estimated ₹883 crore in damages with 226 roads blocked and widespread utility disruptions
• The Pakistan Meteorological Department cautioned that a prevailing low-pressure system and westerly wave will sustain heavy showers through mid-week, keeping flood alerts in force