Nine people have died as a result of heavy monsoon rains, which have caused flash floods, landslides, and urban flooding across Pakistan.
Two children and a woman were killed in Kasur due to electrocution, while other fatalities were reported from lightning strikes and flooding, Express News reported.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a high alert for several regions, including Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore, Sialkot, Gujranwala, and parts of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan.
Heavy rains are expected to continue until 11 July, with flash floods anticipated in local nullahs and streams.
The ongoing heavy downpours have led to severe disruptions in urban areas, with low-lying parts of Lahore, Faisalabad, and Gujranwala submerged. Traffic in these cities has been severely impacted, with many roads blocked due to flooding.
The situation is further complicated by the risk of landslides in mountainous areas, particularly in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Murree, and Gilgit-Baltistan.
In Balochistan, thunderstorms continue to affect regions like Zhob and Sibi, while rivers in Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan have swelled, triggering flood-like conditions.
Karachi, though largely unaffected, saw light to moderate rainfall in areas such as Gulshan-e-Hadeed and National Highway, causing minor disruptions.
Authorities have urged residents to avoid travelling in affected areas and to remain vigilant.
Rescue teams have been mobilised to assist those impacted by the floods, and the public has been advised to stay indoors where possible.
The government is closely monitoring the situation as the monsoon season persists, with further rainfall expected over the coming days.
