At least 63 people have died and nearly 300 were injured in Pakistan’s Punjab province after torrential rains triggered building collapses, electrocutions, and flooding, officials said.

Rawalpindi declared a public holiday as evacuations began near the swelling Leh River. In Chakwal, which saw 400mm of rainfall in a day, rescue teams and military helicopters were deployed, according to BBC.

The monsoon death toll nationwide has reached nearly 180 since late June, over half of them children. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz declared emergencies in several areas, urging residents to follow safety measures.

More rains and flash floods are expected through the weekend, with thousands of rescuers on alert, BBC reported.

Pakistan remains highly vulnerable to climate change, with recurring monsoon disasters and rapidly melting glaciers worsening the crisis.