Pakistan, July 18 -- Pakistan Army has deployed helicopters as Punjab declared a state of emergency following heavy rains and widespread flooding that claimed at least 63 lives in the past 24 hours, according to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).

According to the NDMA, army helicopters have been dispatched to rescue people stranded by floodwaters in Rawalpindi, Chakwal, and other affected areas.

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz announced an emergency in multiple districts, including Rawalpindi and Chakwal, due to the deteriorating weather conditions.

In a post on X, she said: "An emergency has been declared in various areas of Punjab due to unprecedented stormy rains and flooding. Government institutions are working w...