Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA)

At least 15 coal miners were killed in a methane gas explosion at a private mine in Sorange coalfield near Quetta, with over 24 others trapped underground. Rescue efforts face challenges due to fire, toxic gases, and collapsed tunnels, as officials confirm the incident was caused by methane accumulation.

An explosion at a private coal mine in Quetta's Sorange area trapped 22 workers, with three rescued. Rescue teams are en route to the site, but difficult terrain has delayed their arrival. The incident occurred at Sardar Usman Coal Company.

Flood levels in the Chenab River have eased to low from medium, while the Met Office forecasts fresh rainfall starting July 29 in Punjab and northern regions. The PDMA reported stable water flows in several rivers, low-level flooding at specific sites, and urged residents in floodplains to evacuate.

Karachi experienced its second consecutive day of monsoon rain with light to moderate showers in multiple areas, prompting the provincial chief secretary to direct disaster management authorities to activate emergency protocols and prepare for continuous monitoring. The Pakistan Meteorological Department forecasts continued rainfall until July 27 in several districts, while Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah had earlier ordered high alert status for district administrations.

Heavy monsoon rains caused widespread flooding in Lahore, disrupting traffic and daily life with water accumulation on major roads, underpasses, and low-lying areas. Authorities reported drainage operations, but residents faced challenges due to submerged streets and sinkholes, while 21 deaths and 154 injuries were recorded in Punjab from rain-related incidents.

Rains and floods in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, and Punjab have caused 37 deaths, damaging infrastructure, crops, and homes. Heavy rainfall and landslides disrupted roads and trade routes, while India's release of excess water exacerbated flooding in rivers like Chenab.

Rain-related fatalities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during the ongoing monsoon have risen to 18, with four recent deaths in Upper South Waziristan due to a roof collapse. The Provincial Disaster Management Authority reported 14 deaths and 19 injuries statewide, while landslides blocked the Wana-Gomal Zam Road and flash floods damaged agricultural land.

Three people were injured after two earthquakes (5.2- and 4.3-magnitude) struck Balochistan, including Barkhan and Musakhail districts. The quakes caused structural damage, prompting evacuations and rescue operations by local authorities.

Balochistan Assembly approved a Rs119 billion supplementary budget for 2025-26 without debate, allocating Rs28.35 billion to the energy sector, Rs12.67 billion to PDMA, and Rs5.4 billion to health. Development spending exceeded Rs58 billion, with major allocations for the Balochistan Special Development Initiative and infrastructure projects.

Suparco identified 130 potentially dangerous glacial lakes in Pakistan using satellite imagery, sharing risk assessments with disaster management authorities. The analysis highlights climate change's role in accelerating glacial melt and warns of potential glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) threatening downstream populations.