The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Monday issued a glacial lake outburst flood (Glof) alert for parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan, warning of increased risks due to expected rainfall and changing weather conditions in the upper regions of the country. Read More: PMD warns of glacial floods risk in northern Pakistan According to the alert […]
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Sri Lanka pledges $33,000 aid after Cyclone Ditwah
Sri Lanka announced a $33,000 aid package to help survivors rebuild homes after Cyclone Ditwah. The cyclone has killed 607 people, 214 remain missing, and over two million residents have been affected. Authorities warned that heavy rain, flooding, and landslides may continue. The government will provide up to 10 million rupees ($33,000) per family to […]
Pakistan pledges aid to Indonesia after floods
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif spoke to Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto by phone. He expressed grief over the loss of lives in floods and landslides. Sharif assured full support and offered Pakistan’s assistance in relief and recovery efforts. He emphasized Pakistan’s readiness to help in rehabilitation and reconstruction, noting both countries are similarly affected by […]
Cyclone Ditwah kills 46 in Sri Lanka, dozens missing
COLOMBO: Cyclone Ditwah swept across Sri Lanka on Friday, leaving 46 people dead and 23 others missing, as torrential rains and landslides wreaked havoc across the island, officials said. Read More: $603 Million in losses as cyclone Montha slams India The eastern and central regions were hit hardest, with over 300 mm (11.8 inches) of rain recorded […]
Pakistan ramps up climate resilience with NDRMF-led initiatives
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s climate crisis has intensified, making the country one of the most vulnerable in the world despite contributing less than one per cent to global emissions. Super floods, rising heatwaves, accelerated glacial melt, and coastal salinity intrusion are no longer isolated events but recurring threats reshaping Pakistan’s geography, economy, and social landscape. Read More: […]
504 killed in KP floods, NDMA outlines relief and rescue efforts
PESHAWAR: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) informed the Peshawar High Court that 504 people, including 338 men, 76 women, and 90 children, lost their lives during this year’s devastating monsoon floods in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). The information was submitted in response to a petition seeking a comprehensive disaster management plan and compensation for victims. […]
Maryam Nawaz invites Filipino investors to Punjab
Lahore: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif invited Filipino investors to explore opportunities in Punjab. She met with the Philippine Ambassador Dr. Emmanuel R. Fernandez to discuss bilateral ties, investment, climate change, defense cooperation, and public diplomacy. Political, constitutional, and parliamentary collaboration was also reviewed during the meeting. Both sides agreed to strengthen cooperation between […]
Rains claim 631 lives in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
PESHAWAR: Severe rains and floods have claimed 631 lives in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) during the first nine months of the current year, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) reported on Tuesday. The report also noted that 429 people were injured in rain-related incidents across the province. Among the fatalities, 202 were men, 190 women, and […]
Pakistan Launches First Hyperspectral Satellite HS-1 from China
Pakistan has taken a major step forward in space technology by successfully launching its first hyperspectral satellite, HS-1, from China’s Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. A team of Pakistani scientists and engineers supervised the mission, which is being hailed as a landmark achievement under Pakistan’s National Space Policy and Vision 2047. According to SUPARCO (Space and […]
Punjab Conducts Largest Flood Damage Survey
LAHORE – Punjab is conducting the largest flood damage survey in the province’s history, covering 27 districts, the Director General of PDMA Punjab, Irfan Ali Kathia, said on Friday. So far, 60% of the survey work has been completed. Around 11,500 personnel in more than 2,200 teams are visiting affected areas, often crossing flooded regions […]