nnTorrential monsoon rains in Pakistan’s Punjab province killed at least 63 people within a 24-hour period, primarily from collapsing buildings, drowning, and electrocution. The disaster has injured 290 people and brings the nationwide monsoon death toll to nearly 180 since late June, with over half being children. Authorities declared emergencies in multiple areas, evacuated residents near swollen rivers, and canceled dozens of flights due to flooded expressways. Rescue operations involving military helicopters and boats are ongoing in severely affected cities like Chakwal, which received 400mm of rain. Provincial Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz urged citizens to follow safety protocols as more heavy rains are forecasted.