Several districts of Punjab are facing flood emergencies due to continuous heavy rains. A cloudburst was reported in Chakwal, flash flooding hit Jhelum, and urban flooding disrupted life in Rawalpindi.
According to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), a rain emergency has been declared in Rawalpindi, with a local holiday announced. Evacuation efforts are underway in low-lying areas around Nullah Lai. Rescue teams, with the support of the Pakistan Army, are actively conducting operations.
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In Chakwal, Jhelum, and Rawalpindi, successful rescue operations ensured no casualties. In Jhelum’s Dhoke Badr village, 40 people stranded by flash floods were rescued safely by the using Pakistan Army helicopters.
PDMA Director General Irfan Ali Kathia stated that 103 people have lost their lives while 393 have been injured so far in this monsoon season.
The PDMA has forecast that a new monsoon system will enter Punjab from July 21, urging residents in flood-hit areas to cooperate with relief teams.
Panwal Dam in Chakwal breaches
Heavy rainfall caused the breach of the Panwal Small Dam, submerging nearby areas including a brick kiln. Two vehicles and three people were swept away by the floodwaters, according to rescue officials.
Rescue teams managed to save two individuals while the search for the third person is still underway.
Shahpur Dam, Attock pic.twitter.com/eGCfdtE76r
— Punjab Irrigation Department (@IrrigationPb) July 17, 2025
The collapse of the Adhwal Bridge has disconnected road links between Chak Malook, Adhwal, and Chakral.
Authorities have also raised concerns over the weakening of embankments at several other small dams, including those in Muswal, Bhakkari, Lakhwal, and Khanpur, which are at risk of breaching due to continuous rain.
