- Rain disasters caused by landslides and floods are common in Pakistan during monsoon season
- Scientists and weather forecasters have blamed climate change for heavier rains in recent years
Monsoon rains are crucial for Pakistan’s agrarian economy, providing essential water for crops and replenishing water reservoirs. However, the country has been experiencing increasingly erratic weather patterns, including heatwaves, droughts and flooding, which are widely attributed to climate change.
“In the next 24 hours, there is a possibility of rain in most of the districts of Punjab,” a PDMA spokesperson said. “In view of flood warning in hill torrents, PDMA and local administration are on alert.”
Rain disasters caused by landslides and floods are common in both India and Pakistan during the June-September monsoon season. Scientists and weather forecasters have blamed climate change for heavier rains in recent years.
In 2022, climate-induced downpours inundated one-third of Pakistan, killing over 1,700 people and causing $30 billion in economic damages.
