Flash floods kill 18 in Pakistan as early monsoon lashes northwest ...Iraq

At least 18 people have died and 10 remain missing following flash floods and rain-related incidents across Pakistan, authorities said Friday, as the country faces the onset of what is expected to be an early and unusually intense monsoon season.

Separately, 10 more people were killed in rain-related incidents in the provinces of Punjab and Sindh over the past 48 hours. Emergency services have rescued at least 58 individuals from flood-hit areas, with several others injured.

With rivers swelling and more rainfall expected, residents in vulnerable regions have been urged to stay away from streams and riverbanks. "People should not attempt to cross rivers or stand near them, especially during monsoon spells," local officials in Swat warned.

According to PMD projections, northeastern Punjab and Kashmir are likely to receive heavier-than-usual rainfall, while central and southern Pakistan will also see elevated precipitation levels. Northern KP and Gilgit-Baltistan are expected to receive average to slightly below-average rainfall.

Rescue and relief operations are underway, particularly in Swat Valley, where hundreds of emergency personnel are involved in search missions. Local disaster management agencies, backed by Rescue 1122 teams, are using boats and helicopters to access cut-off areas.

While early warnings were issued by Pakistan's National and Provincial Disaster Management Authorities (NDMA and PDMA), concerns persist about the country's ability to cope with extreme weather. Public trust in preparedness measures remains shaky, especially in light of the devastating 2022 floods that displaced millions and claimed nearly 1,740 lives.

However, international human rights organizations, including Amnesty International, have warned in recent reports that Pakistan’s healthcare and disaster response systems remain underprepared to meet the needs of climate-affected communities.

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