According to the National Disaster Management Agency, most of the casualties were crushed by the collapse of the building, but the rest were demolished and the rest were drowned or electrocuted.
Authorities in Rawalpindi city, next to the capital Islamabad, declared it a holiday for people to stay home on Thursday, but those living near the swollen river that runs through the city are being asked to evacuate.
Since the monsoon began in late June, the latest deaths have increased the national casualties to nearly 180. More than half of them were children.
The floods have closed several highways across Punjab, cancelling or delaying dozens of flights.
On Thursday, the state’s premier, Mariam Nawaz, said states of emergency have been declared in many areas. “The agency is putting its best efforts,” she wrote in a post on X, urging residents to adhere to safety guidelines.
In Chakwar, photos and videos of the city, which was soaked in 400mm of rainfall on the past day, showed rescuers trying to find people left behind in the flood.
Military helicopters can be seen circling heavily flooded areas.
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