Islamabad, August 17, 2025 – The relentless fury of the monsoon has unleashed one of the deadliest disasters in recent memory, claiming at least 657 lives across Pakistan since June 26.
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) confirmed that the season’s catastrophic rains, flash floods, and related hazards have battered nearly every province, leaving a trail of death and destruction in their wake.
The NDMA report paints a harrowing picture: of the total fatalities, 392 were men, 171 children, and 94 women. Another 929 people have been injured as roofs collapsed, vehicles were swept away, and landslides buried villages under torrents of mud and rock.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) emerges as the epicenter of tragedy, with 390 confirmed deaths, including 288 men, 59 children, and 43 women. Entire communities have been cut off as swollen rivers washed away bridges and roads. In Punjab, the toll has reached 164, with children disproportionately affected. Officials report 70 child deaths in flood-hit districts, a stark reminder of the vulnerability of Pakistan’s youngest during the monsoon season.
Sindh has so far recorded 28 fatalities, while Balochistan has reported 20, many of them children. In Gilgit-Baltistan, rising waters and landslides have claimed 32 lives, while Azad Jammu and Kashmir recorded 15 deaths. Even the capital was not spared, as Islamabad reported 8 casualties.
The suffering does not end there. Injuries are widespread and devastating: Punjab alone reported 582 wounded, including 182 women and 175 children. KP recorded 245 injured, while smaller but still significant numbers emerged from Sindh, Balochistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, and AJK. These statistics underscore how deeply the disaster has penetrated every corner of Pakistan.
Officials warn that with the monsoon still active, the death toll may rise further. Relief teams are racing against time, battling washed-out roads and dangerous weather to reach stranded families. Helicopters have been deployed for airlifts in areas where land access is impossible, while emergency shelters are being set up to house thousands displaced by the raging waters.
The NDMA has urged people living in flood-prone areas to remain vigilant, stressing that unpredictable rains could trigger fresh disasters. “The nation is facing one of the toughest challenges in recent years,” an NDMA spokesperson said, calling for collective national resilience and international support.
As the skies continue to pour and rivers continue to swell, Pakistan finds itself locked in a desperate struggle with nature’s wrath. The monsoon, once a source of life for crops and reservoirs, has turned into a nightmare for millions – a stark reminder of the growing threat posed by climate change.