ISLAMABAD: Heavy monsoon rains have caused flash flooding in several parts of Pakistan, with Dera Ghazi Khan’s tribal areas among the worst affected as swollen streams and seasonal waterways forced residents to evacuate to safer locations.
According to local authorities, torrential rainfall significantly increased water flows in seasonal streams across the tribal belt of Dera Ghazi Khan. Flash floods were reported in Yakbai Road, Darg Lahar Nadi, and Lendri Lahar Nadi, disrupting transportation and threatening nearby settlements.
The Deputy Commissioner of Dera Ghazi Khan said the flooding submerged the Taunsa–Musakhel Road at the Gangiali point, suspending traffic in the area. Officials also reported that the water level in the Indus River at Taunsa is continuing to rise and is being closely monitored.
In Sargodha, persistent rainfall also caused rivers to swell and drainage channels to overflow. Floodwater entered agricultural land and residential areas, damaging standing crops and affecting local communities. Authorities are assessing the extent of the losses while monitoring the evolving situation.
Meanwhile, in Mansehra, heavy rain and flash floods have continued to disrupt access to northern tourist destinations. The road linking Naran to Lake Saif-ul-Malook remains closed after floodwaters and debris swept across mountainous sections of the route. Restoration work is expected to continue until conditions improve.
Further south, flash floods in Lower South Waziristan washed away three causeways, disrupting road connectivity and making travel difficult for local residents.
In Astore, the Astore Valley Road has remained closed for six consecutive days, with repair and restoration work still underway. Officials are working to reopen the road as soon as weather conditions permit.
Elsewhere in Gilgit-Baltistan, landslides triggered by the recent rains have blocked the Baltistan Highway, severing the region’s road link with other parts of the country.
The prolonged closure has led to shortages of food supplies and petroleum products, creating additional hardships for residents awaiting the restoration of transport routes.
Authorities have urged the public to avoid unnecessary travel in flood-affected and mountainous areas, where heavy rainfall continues to increase the risk of flash floods and landslides. Rescue and district administrations remain on alert and are monitoring water levels in rivers and streams while coordinating relief efforts in affected regions.
Pakistan has experienced above-normal monsoon activity in recent weeks, with heavy rains triggering floods, landslides, and infrastructure damage in several provinces. Emergency officials continue to advise residents living near rivers, streams, and vulnerable mountain slopes to remain vigilant and follow official safety advisories.
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