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Pakistan Floods Kill Nearly 800 as Tens of Thousands Evacuate Punjab

Officials warn unusually heavy monsoon rains could persist into September, prolonging flood risks.

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Overview

  • Pakistan’s disaster authority reports nearly 800 deaths since the monsoon season began in late June.
  • More than 24,000 people were moved from low-lying river areas in Punjab as evacuations expanded.
  • The highest death tolls are in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with earlier flash floods in the north and Pakistan-administered Kashmir killing over 300.
  • India notified Pakistan through diplomatic channels about possible cross-border flooding, marking rare contact since tensions in May.
  • Authorities indicate evacuations may continue in the coming days as rainfall remains stronger than usual.