ISLAMABAD: Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan, Dr Reza Amiri Moghadam, has expressed deep grief over the loss of lives caused by heavy monsoon rains in various parts of Pakistan and reaffirmed Iran’s readiness to assist its “brotherly and neighbouring” country during this time of crisis.
In a message on the social media platform ‘X’, the Iranian envoy said, “The Islamic Republic of Iran is ready for any assistance to the government and people of the brotherly and neighbouring country”.
Dr Reza Amiri Moghadam offered prayers for the swift recovery of those injured in the floods.
“Extremely dejected to learn that the heavy monsoon rain claimed the lives of hundreds of my dear Pakistani brothers and sisters and injured many more people in different regions,” he said.
He prayed to Allah Almighty to bestow His blessings on the departed souls and place them in Jannah.
He offered condolences and sympathy to the government and people of Pakistan, especially those families who lost loved ones. “We pray for the safe and swift recovery of the injured,” he noted.
Extremely dejected to learn that the heavy monsoon rain claimed the lives of hundreds of my dear Pakistani brothers and sisters and injured many more people in different regions. May Allah Almighty bestows blessings to the soul of the demised and place them in jannah. My… pic.twitter.com/dlaQRXFRRF
— Reza Amiri Moghadam (@IranAmbPak) July 19, 2025
Rains claim 135 lives in Punjab
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has warned that the fourth spell of monsoon rains is likely to start on Sunday evening.
The PDMA has released a monsoon fact sheet detailing damages caused by the seasonal rains on the directives of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz.
The fact sheet comprises of the figures of rainfall, the water bodies situation in the province, and the losses.
According to the fact sheet shared that 135 people have died and 479 have been wounded, and 156 houses have been damaged this year in Punjab in monsoon rains.
Most fatalities occurred as a result of collapsing roofs, dilapidated structures, and mud houses. Other causes of death included lightning strikes, electrocution, and drowning in rivers while bathing.
