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[QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 53134, member: 636"]
Monsoon floods have claimed 123 lives across Pakistan's Punjab province since late June. The Provincial Disaster Management Authority reports 462 additional injuries from the devastating rainfall. Emergency teams recovered 10 bodies during the past two days as waters continue rising throughout affected regions.

Weather forecasters predict another severe monsoon period between July 20 and 25. The incoming storm system threatens to bring heavy rains, strong winds, dust storms and flash flooding to vulnerable areas. Districts such as Rawalpindi, Murree, Lahore, Faisalabad and others face heightened risk during this fourth monsoon wave.

Commercial areas have suffered extensive economic damage from the floods. Five major wholesale markets in Rawalpindi and Islamabad sustained heavy losses when waters submerged hundreds of shops. Moti Bazaar alone saw over 100 businesses destroyed along with valuable merchandise and medical supplies.

Government response has proved inadequate according to local reports. Officials failed to visit affected communities while relief camps lacked basic necessities. Families avoided government shelters due to missing food supplies and assistance programs.
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