Photos: Heavy monsoon rains flood roads in Lahore

In Pakistan and neighboring India, deadly floods occur regularly during the monsoon season

Published: August 10, 2020 22:00 Compiled by Christian Borbon, Senior Web Editor with inputs from AP

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Heavy rainfall began last week and continued Sunday, flooding streets even in the eastern city of Lahore. | A motorcyclist wades through a flooded street after heavy monsoon rains in Lahore. Image Credit: AFP

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Every year, many cities in Pakistan struggle to cope with the annual monsoon deluge, drawing criticism about poor planning. | People wade along a flooded street after a monsoon rainfall in Lahore. Image Credit: AFP

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The monsoon season runs from July through September, during which swelling rivers cause damage to crops and infrastructure. | A man (C) eats next to a food stall in a flooded area after heavy monsoon rains in Lahore. Image Credit: AFP

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According to the Meteorological Department, heavy rains are expected to continue next week. | Commuters wade through a flooded street after heavy monsoon rains in Lahore. Image Credit: AFP

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In Pakistan and neighboring India, deadly floods occur regularly during the monsoon season. | A motorcyclist wades through a flooded underpass after heavy monsoon rains in Lahore. Image Credit: AFP

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Commuters make their way along a flooded street after a monsoon rainfall in Lahore. Image Credit: AFP

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People wade along a flooded street after a monsoon rainfall in Lahore. Image Credit: AFP

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People wade along a flooded street after a monsoon rainfall in Lahore. Image Credit: AFP

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Labourers wade through a flooded fruit and vegetable market after heavy monsoon rains in Lahore. Image Credit: AFP

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A food vendor waits of customers in a flooded area after heavy monsoon rains in Lahore. Image Credit: AFP

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Buses parked in a flooded bus station after heavy monsoon rains in Lahore. Image Credit: AFP

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Commuters wade through a flooded street after heavy monsoon rains in Lahore. Image Credit: AFP

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A food vendor waits for customers at a flooded area after heavy monsoon rains in Lahore. Image Credit: AFP

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