At least 11 people, including women and children, were killed and 12 others injured after the roof of a mud house collapsed during heavy rainfall in Kohat, highlighting the dangers posed by monsoon weather in vulnerable communities. Read More: Roof collapse kills four children in DG Khan The tragic incident occurred on Monday in Malagin, a […]
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PMD warns of flash floods, landslides in northern areas
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast hot and humid weather in most parts of the country on Tuesday, with rain accompanied by wind and thunderstorms expected at isolated places in Kashmir, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, northeast Punjab and Gilgit-Baltistan. The Met Office warned that heavy rainfall could trigger landslides and flash flooding in local streams […]
Flash floods devastate Diamer as Karakoram Highway remains blocked
Torrential rains triggered powerful flash floods across several valleys of Diamer overnight, causing widespread destruction to homes, farmland, roads and public infrastructure. The floods also blocked the Karakoram Highway, leaving hundreds of passengers, freight vehicles and tourists stranded. Emergency teams started rescue and assessment work while authorities began efforts to restore damaged routes and essential […]
Flash floods cause widespread damage in Diamer
Flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall caused widespread destruction across several valleys of Diamer overnight, damaging homes, infrastructure and agricultural land while disrupting travel on the Karakoram Highway. Read More: Cloudburst floods devastate Diamer’s Thore Valley, displacing families According to local police, powerful floodwaters swept through multiple areas, destroying several houses, trees, crops, pedestrian bridges, traditional water mills and […]
Fresh monsoon spell triggers flood alerts across Pakistan
A fresh monsoon system has entered Pakistan, bringing widespread rain and thunderstorms to many regions while ending the recent heatwave in several cities. Heavy showers fell across Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore and other parts of Punjab, lowering temperatures and improving weather conditions. However, authorities also warned that the new spell could increase the risk of flooding […]
Monsoon devastation claims 14 lives across Pakistan provinces
The first spell of monsoon rains has caused widespread destruction across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan and Punjab, claiming at least 14 lives and leaving dozens injured. Heavy rainfall, lightning strikes, flash floods, collapsing houses and strong winds damaged homes, disrupted daily life and prompted emergency authorities to launch rescue and relief operations in several affected districts. […]
Cloudburst floods devastate Diamer’s Thore Valley, displacing families
A powerful cloudburst triggered devastating flash floods in Thore Valley of Diamer district, causing widespread destruction as heavy rainfall swept through mountainous areas. At the same time, rising temperatures accelerated glacier melting across Gilgit-Baltistan, increasing water levels in rivers and streams and raising fears of additional flooding in vulnerable regions. The floodwaters damaged homes, orchards, […]
NDMA warns of floods and heavy rains nationwide
The National Disaster Management Authority has issued a nationwide weather alert, warning that heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, strong winds and dust storms may affect multiple regions over the next 12 to 24 hours. Authorities have also cautioned about the risk of urban flooding, flash floods and landslides in several vulnerable areas. According to the National Emergencies […]
NDMA warns of heat wave, storms and flood threats
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a nationwide advisory warning of extreme heat, thunder storms, flash flood and landslide risks in various parts of Pakistan from June 7 to June 12. Read More: Pakistan braces for storms May 19–22 amid heatwave According to the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC), southern regions of the country, including […]
Saudi Arabia forecasts thunderstorms and rain through Friday
The Saudi Arabia National Center of Meteorology has forecast thunderstorms accompanied by rain across large parts of the Kingdom through Friday, prompting the General Directorate of Civil Defence to issue an emergency alert for residents as weather conditions are expected to remain unstable over several days. Read More: PMD warns of heavy rain with flash flood risk […]