Heavy monsoon rains continued to lash Punjab and other parts of Pakistan on Saturday, killing at least 11 more people in rain-related incidents, inundating low-lying areas and raising flood risks in major rivers, officials said.

According to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), 11 people were killed and 25 others injured across the country during the past 24 hours, taking the nationwide death toll since June 26 to 97, while 297 people have been injured.

The fatalities include 43 children, 33 men and 21 women.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has recorded the highest number of deaths at 52, followed by Punjab with 29, Azad Jammu and Kashmir seven, Balochistan six, Sindh two and Gilgit-Baltistan one.

The NDMA said 447 houses have been damaged, 269 livestock lost, while six bridges and nine kilometres of roads have also been damaged by the ongoing monsoon rains.

Punjab battered by fresh spell

A third spell of monsoon rain began across Punjab before the second spell had fully subsided, bringing intermittent heavy showers to Lahore and several other districts.

Low-lying areas were inundated, disrupting daily life and traffic, while authorities warned of rising water levels in rivers and seasonal streams.

Rain-related accidents in Punjab claimed several lives and left dozens injured.

In Lahore, three people were killed and four others injured after a house roof collapsed.

In Gujrat, three siblings were killed when the roof of their house collapsed in the Burh Wala Mohalla of Karianwala during torrential rain.

The victims were identified as 15-year-old Iman Aslam, 13-year-old Falak Sher and 11-year-old Ali.

Intermittent rainfall continued in Gujrat throughout the day, where 192 millimetres of rain had been recorded. Water up to three feet deep accumulated on major roads, while floodwater entered homes in low-lying neighbourhoods, prompting residents to begin moving to safer locations.

Incidents of roof collapses and electrocution were also reported from other districts.

During the past 24 hours, Sargodha recorded the highest rainfall in the province at 105mm, followed by Lahore with 88mm, Hafizabad 77mm, Okara 73mm and Bahawalnagar 63mm.

The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast that the current spell of rain will continue until July 27.

Flood situation worsens

The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) said the Indus River was experiencing low-level flooding at Tarbela and Chashma, while the Chenab River was flowing at high flood levels at Head Marala, Khanki and Qadirabad.

Authorities repaired breaches in the Dek Nullah near Narowal and in an embankment in Sheikhupura. Evacuations from vulnerable settlements along riverbanks are also underway as a precaution.

In Jhelum, continuous rainfall for around 10 hours caused a protective embankment along the Banhan seasonal stream to collapse near Mamyan, sending floodwater towards nearby villages.

Residents said the embankment had been built through community efforts after devastating flooding at the same location last year and alleged that no permanent government flood protection structure had been constructed despite repeated demands.

Rescue and relief operations continue

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz directed authorities to accelerate drainage operations across the province, with officials deploying heavy machinery to clear accumulated rainwater from affected urban areas.

District administrations have also established relief camps and activated rescue boats in flood-prone areas as water levels continue to rise.

Authorities have urged residents, particularly those living near rivers, streams and low-lying areas, to remain vigilant and follow evacuation advisories as heavy rainfall is expected to continue over the coming days.