Photos: Heavy monsoon rains flood roads in Lahore

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Commuters make their way along a flooded street after a monsoon rainfall in Lahore.

People wade along a flooded street after a monsoon rainfall in Lahore.

People wade along a flooded street after a monsoon rainfall in Lahore.

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

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

Buses parked in a flooded bus station after heavy monsoon rains in Lahore.

Commuters wade through a flooded street after heavy monsoon rains in Lahore.

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