Torrential rains wreaked havoc across parts of Asia this week, killing a total of at least 58 people in Pakistan and South Korea and forcing thousands from their homes, authorities in both countries said Thursday.

In Pakistan, officials reported 54 deaths in a single day across Punjab province, where seasonal monsoon downpours inundated streets and swept through villages. The country has now recorded at least 178 rain-related deaths since late June as unusually intense monsoon rains continue to pound Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh, and Balochistan.

The Pakistan Meteorological Department said rainfall this month has been 82% above average nationwide, with Punjab alone seeing 124% more rain between July 1 and 15 than in the same period last year.

Flash floods triggered by a cloudburst in Punjab’s Jhelum district prompted emergency evacuations by boat, while streets in Rawalpindi and Lahore were submerged under water. Television footage showed an army helicopter rescuing a family stranded on their roof on the outskirts of Rawalpindi.

Authorities warned of further downpours in Islamabad, Pakistan-administered Kashmir, and other regions, urging tourists to stay away from vulnerable areas where landslides could block highways.

The National Disaster Management Authority has put local administrations on high alert and said it cannot rule out extreme weather events comparable to the devastating 2022 floods that killed more than 1,700 people and submerged a third of the country.

In South Korea, two days of relentless rain killed at least four people and forced over 1,300 to flee their homes, according to the Interior and Safety Ministry.

One fatality occurred in Osan, south of Seoul, when a retaining wall gave way, burying a car in mud and debris. Three others were found dead Thursday — one in a submerged car, another in a stream, and a third in a flooded basement in the south. Authorities said investigations are ongoing to confirm the causes.

The ministry said 1,382 people have been evacuated so far, and 46 flights have been cancelled as rain continues to batter southern regions. Parts of South Chungcheong province have recorded more than 420 millimeters (16.5 inches) of rain since Wednesday.

Forecasters in both countries are warning of more rain in the coming days, raising fears of further flooding, landslides, and damage in areas already overwhelmed by water. Emergency services remain on high alert as communities brace for what could be another round of deadly weather.