Pakistan, July 15 -- Monsoon rains across Pakistan have claimed 111 lives and injured 212 people between June 26 and July 14, according to a new report released by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). Most of the fatalities were caused by electric shocks, with Punjab recording the highest number of deaths and injuries. The heavy rainfall has triggered widespread destruction in multiple provinces, adding to the nation's weather-related challenges.

The regional breakdown shows Punjab with 40 deaths and 111 injuries, followed by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa reporting 37 deaths and 55 injuries. Sindh faced 17 fatalities and 37 injuries, while Balochistan saw 16 deaths but no reported injuries. Meanwhile, Azad Kashmir recorded one death a...