Heavy monsoon rains have caused catastrophic flooding in Punjab, Pakistan, forcing residents to flee their homes by boat as entire villages are submerged.

Over 109 people have died since June 26 due to drowning, house collapses, and other flood-related incidents, with Punjab accounting for a third of the fatalities.In Muridke district, volunteers operate small motorboats to rescue stranded families, but many remain without aid.Residents like Iqra Salman describe dire conditions: no electricity, clean water, or food supplies, with floodwaters surrounding them on all sides.Volunteer rescuer Haris Dar reported efforts to evacuate people from 12 villages, though challenges persist.Even those rescued face harsh conditions, sleeping in tents amid humid heat.Muhammad Ramzan recounted his family's home collapsing after water surged rapidly overnight, leaving them with nothing.Climate change exacerbates the crisis, making monsoons more erratic and deadly.Similar floods in Afghanistan killed 34 people, while Pakistan's 2022 monsoon season claimed over 1,700 lives.The disaster highlights Pakistan's vulnerability to climate impacts despite limited resources for adaptation.