South Punjab and several regions across Pakistan have been battling severe floods since late June 2025, as heavy monsoon rains and river overflows continue to wreak havoc.
The crisis began on June 26, when flash floods triggered widespread damage and displacement. By mid-July, eastern Punjab saw devastating flash floods, claiming over 50 lives between July 13 and 18, with rainfall levels reported at 124% higher than the previous year.
From late July (July 27–31), the situation intensified as the Indus, Chenab, and their tributaries overflowed, submerging entire villages across Rajanpur, Taunsa, Dera Ghazi Khan, Layyah, Jhang, and Hafizabad. Thousands of families were forced to evacuate as homes and farmlands were destroyed.
Fresh flood alerts were issued between July 28 and 31, as more districts in southern Punjab faced rising waters. In August, authorities continued to issue emergency warnings, with rescue teams struggling to reach displaced communities amid relentless downpours.
On August 21, officials confirmed that the flooding situation remained critical, with the Indus and Chenab river still swollen and thousands more displaced. Relief efforts are ongoing as the monsoon season continues, raising fears of further devastation.
The major phase of flood damage has stretched from late June through July and into August, with compounding rainfall and river overflows worsening the humanitarian crisis across South Punjab.
The floods have severely impacted communities by destroying houses, cutting off ground access, contaminating water sources, and increasing health risks due to stagnant water and overcrowded shelters.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted a fresh spell of heavy monsoon rains starting August 23, with torrential downpours, strong winds, and thunderstorms expected in the upper and central regions of the country through August 27. From August 27 to 29, heavy rains are also forecast for Sindh as well as eastern and southern Balochistan.