Monsoon floods in Pakistan kill 202, with children among the hardest hit

Pakistan's monsoon season has killed 202 people since the beginning, with children representing nearly half the fatalities at 96 deaths. Punjab province leads casualties with 123 deaths, while Khyber Pakhtunkhwa reports 40, Sindh records 21, and Balochistan shows 16 fatalities. House collapses caused 118 deaths, flash floods claimed 30 lives, and other victims died from drowning, lightning strikes, electrocution, and landslides. The National Disaster Management Authority maintains a high alert status across affected regions as torrential rains continue devastating communities. Weather warnings remain active through July 25, with officials predicting continued moderate to heavy rainfall across central and upper Pakistan.