Monsoon 2026 Killed 65 in Punjab, Injured 382, Says PDMA Report
Monsoon 2026 Killed 65 in Punjab, Injured 382, Says PDMA Report
The 2026 monsoon killed 65 people and injured 382 across Punjab, besides damaging 224 houses and killing 21 head of livestock, according to a Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) report released in Lahore as the season concluded on Thursday. The Punjab monsoon deaths 2026 figure is the authority’s final seasonal tally, compiled from district reports gathered through the four-month rainy spell.
Most districts received exceptionally heavy rainfall, with Rawalpindi recording the season’s highest total of 1,505 millimetres, the report said.
Punjab monsoon deaths 2026: where the rain fell hardest
Rawalpindi topped the provincial rainfall chart at 1,505mm, followed by Lahore at 1,316mm and Sialkot at 1,256mm. Gujranwala recorded 1,161mm, Jhelum 935mm, Gujrat 865mm, Mandi Bahauddin 810mm and Narowal 786mm.
Murree received 757mm, Attock 749mm, Wazirabad 741mm and Mangla 602mm. Other totals included Okara at 576mm, Sargodha at 524mm, Faisalabad at 514mm, Sheikhupura at 422mm, Chakwal at 402mm, Hafizabad at 388mm, Kasur at 307mm, Nankana Sahib at 293mm, Bahawalnagar at 276mm, Noorpur Thal at 265mm, Mianwali at 247mm, Khushab at 236mm and Toba Tek Singh at 197mm.
Rainfall was also recorded in Jhang, Chiniot, Jauharabad, Sahiwal, Pakpattan, Bahawalpur, Khanewal, Multan, Kot Addu, Dera Ghazi Khan, Rahim Yar Khan, Rajanpur and Vehari.
Sheikhupura bore the worst of the flooding
The season’s sharpest damage came in Sheikhupura district, where the overflowing Nullah Bhed and Nullah Dek created a flood-like situation. The drains inundated 58 villages in Ferozewala and Muridke, affecting 83 revenue estates and 43,188 acres of land.
The PDMA spokesperson said measures were being taken to compensate farmers for crop losses and residents for damage to their houses. Affected families would also receive compensation under the Punjab government’s standing policy, the spokesperson added.
The report noted that Punjab did not experience major flooding in any of its rivers during the monsoon, though the rising drains in Sheikhupura briefly mimicked one. Water flows in all the province’s rivers remained normal, and continuous monitoring of rivers, dams and barrages was carried out through the season.
Compensation and the PDMA’s account of the response
PDMA Director General Muhammad Saif Anwer Jappa said timely drainage of rainwater had been ensured despite the record-breaking rainfall. Proactive arrangements were made for drainage operations and machinery was provided on time, he said.
The injured received medical treatment, and the authority would move to compensate families affected by deaths, injuries and damage to property and livestock, Mr Jappa said. A 24/7 monitoring system stayed in operation at the PDMA control room, and the authority remained in coordination with relevant departments throughout the season to respond to rain-related incidents.
Frequently asked questions
How many people died in Punjab’s 2026 monsoon?
The PDMA’s final report puts the toll at 65 dead and 382 injured across the province, with 224 houses damaged and 21 livestock killed.
Which Punjab city received the most rain this monsoon?
Rawalpindi recorded 1,505mm, the highest district total of the season, followed by Lahore at 1,316mm and Sialkot at 1,256mm.
Which area suffered the worst flooding?
Sheikhupura district, where the Nullah Bhed and Nullah Dek overflowed and inundated 58 villages in Ferozewala and Muridke, affecting 43,188 acres.
Will affected families be compensated?
Yes. The PDMA spokesperson said compensation was being arranged for crop and housing losses in Sheikhupura, and families hit by deaths, injuries or property damage would be compensated under the Punjab government’s policy.
