Pakistan, July 18 -- A medium-level flood was reported at Kalabagh on the Indus River in Punjab on Friday, following days of heavy monsoon rains and glacial melting. The Punjab Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) confirmed the flood status and noted low-level flooding at Chashma, Tarbela, Guddu, and Sukkur barrages. Water levels continue to rise in several rivers, raising fears of further damage in the coming weeks.

Rescue operations are underway across Punjab, which has been the worst-hit province. So far, at least 63 people have died in the province alone due to rain-related incidents. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has warned of five more rain spells, with the next expected from July 21 to 28. Officials say this ye...