Pakistan is reeling under one of its deadliest monsoon seasons in recent years, with at least 788 lives lost and over 1,000 people injured since June 26, according to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).

The toll includes 200 children, 117 women, and 471 men. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has suffered the worst, recording 469 deaths, followed by Punjab with 165. Other affected regions include Sindh with 51 fatalities, Balochistan with 24, Gilgit-Baltistan with 45, Pakistan-occupied Kashmir with 23, and Islamabad with eight.

The NDMA reported that injuries were also widespread, with Punjab alone accounting for 584 cases. Nationwide, rescue teams have conducted 512 operations, saving more than 25,600 people from flood-hit areas.

The crisis deepened over the weekend when torrential rains killed at least 13 people and injured 52 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. In Dera Ismail Khan, strong winds and heavy rain uprooted trees, knocked down electricity lines, and triggered roof collapses, leaving several dead and dozens more injured.

Urban centers across Pakistan are facing acute challenges. In Lahore, major areas including Gulberg, Lakshmi Chowk, and Jail Road were submerged, with floodwaters entering homes and businesses. Islamabad and Rawalpindi witnessed overflowing streams in Bhara Kahu, leaving vehicles stranded. Meanwhile, cities like Gujranwala, Gujrat, Jhelum, and Chiniot faced prolonged power outages after poles collapsed and feeders tripped during downpours.

The monsoon, which shows no sign of easing, has left widespread destruction across rural and urban areas alike. Experts warn that continued heavy rainfall could worsen flooding in low-lying regions and strain Pakistan’s already fragile infrastructure. Relief efforts are ongoing, but authorities caution that the humanitarian crisis is far from over.