63 Killed In A Single Day In Pakistan Due To Torrential Rains

Last Updated:July 17, 2025, 16:43 IST

Heavy rains battered Pakistan’s Punjab province and led to over five dozen deaths.

A child holds an umbrella as he wades through a flooded street after a downpour in Lahore, Pakistan. (IMAGE: REUTERS)

Over 63 people either drowned or got electrocuted to death as torrential rains battered Pakistan’s Punjab province in a period of 24 hours. Over 290 people were injured during this period.

A report by broadcaster BBC said that most of the victims were crushed by collapsing buildings and the rest drowned or were electrocuted to death, citing the Pakistani disaster management body.

Shankhyaneel Sarkar

Shankhyaneel Sarkar is a senior subeditor at News18. He covers international affairs, where he focuses on breaking news to in-depth analyses. He has over five years of experience during which he has covered sev...Read More

Shankhyaneel Sarkar is a senior subeditor at News18. He covers international affairs, where he focuses on breaking news to in-depth analyses. He has over five years of experience during which he has covered sev...

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