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 […]
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Pakistan flood death toll nears 900 amid relentless rains
Heavy monsoon rains and flash floods claimed 18 more lives across Pakistan in the last 24 hours, the NDMA reported. The new casualties include 10 men, three women, and five children, raising the national death toll to 881 since June 26. An additional 29 people sustained injuries during the same period. According to the National […]
Heavy floods in KP kill 358, rescue races on
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has suffered devastating losses after three days of heavy rains and flash floods. At least 358 people have died, with Buner district hardest hit, reporting 225 deaths. The floods also injured 181 people and destroyed hundreds of homes across multiple districts. Authorities warn the rains may continue intermittently until August 21, complicating […]
Floods hit KP telecom network, PTA steps in swiftly
Severe flooding in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has damaged over 200 telecom towers, disrupting mobile and internet services across several districts. According to sources in the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), the damage occurred due to recent heavy rains and flash floods that swept through parts of the province. Despite the scale of the disruption, the PTA […]
Floods claim 344 lives across Pakistan in just 48 hours
In the past 48 hours, heavy rains and flash floods have claimed 344 lives and injured 148 people across Pakistan, according to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). The NDMA warned of increased risk of landslides in the northern areas due to ongoing rainfall. Tourists have been advised to avoid visiting these regions for the […]
K-P govt launches Rs3b flood aid drive
The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) government has released Rs3 billion to respond to the ongoing flood crisis. Heavy rains and flash floods have caused massive damage across the province. At least 308 people have died, and 23 have been injured. Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur is personally visiting affected areas. He is expected to meet victims and […]
Flash floods devastate K-P, 307 dead
At least 307 people have died across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa after two days of heavy rains and flash floods. The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) confirmed the toll on Saturday. Most of the deaths occurred in Buner district, where 184 people lost their lives. Other affected areas include Shangla, Bajaur, Mansehra, Swat, Battagram, Lower Dir, and […]
Flash floods in Northwest China kill 13, leave 30 missing
Flash floods and mudslides hit northwest China’s Gansu province starting Thursday. Torrents of mud and water swept through mountainous areas. Rescuers found three more bodies on Saturday, raising the death toll to 13. Authorities said 30 people remain missing as rescue operations continue. The disaster left many roads blocked and damaged communication lines, making rescue […]
Islamabad drenched: Rain turns roads into rivers
Islamabad experienced chaos on Tuesday night after heavy rainfall caused mountain streams to overflow, flooding homes and streets in multiple areas. Following intense downpours over the Margalla Hills, flash floods surged through urban drains and storm channels, turning quiet streets into rivers and forcing residents to take shelter indoors. The worst-hit neighborhoods included New Chatta […]
KP advises tourists to call before heading out
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Tourism Department has issued a safety advisory for tourists and locals visiting the province’s scenic areas, warning of potential flash floods from July 21 to 29. According to the advisory, tourists are strongly advised to avoid unnecessary travel and must call the 1422 helpline before heading to any tourist destination. The […]