Chief Minister Sindh Murad Ali Shah warned of possible flooding in the Indus River on Tuesday and Wednesday night. He shared concerns after reviewing updated water flow data from major barrages. The CM instructed authorities to closely monitor embankments and canal systems. He also ordered all relevant departments to stay alert and ready. This warning […]
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Emergency alert issued for Punjab’s Chenab, Ravi and Sutlej rivers
The National Emergency Operations Center, under Pakistan’s NDMA, has issued a high-level emergency alert for Punjab’s three major rivers: Chenab, Ravi, and Sutlej, due to unusually high flood levels and heavy water flow. At Murala, the Chenab River is experiencing an extremely high flood surge of 769,481 cusecs, causing the river level to rise rapidly. […]
PDMA warns of floods as heavy rains batter KP and Punjab
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has issued a flood warning after the Meteorological Department forecast continued heavy rains across the province. The authority warned that strong downpours could swell local rivers and streams, posing a serious flooding risk in Chitral, Swat, Shangla, Buner, Kohistan and Abbottabad. It added that persistent rains may […]
Flood warning issued for North, Central Pakistan
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a flood alert for northern and central parts of Pakistan. The alert is in effect from August 5 to 8, due to expected heavy monsoon rains. NDMA’s National Emergency Operations Center released a detailed weather advisory. The report highlights the risk of flooding in several rivers and […]
Jhelum river near Mangla swells; PMD flags severe flood danger
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a significant flood warning for River Jhelum at Mangla, forecasting a sharp rise in water flow between 350,000 to 450,000 cusecs over the next 24 hours. This surge is expected to cause serious flooding in upstream areas, threatening communities along the riverbanks. The alert also warns that several […]
Stay alert: Glacial flood risk raises alarm in Gilgit and KP
Authorities have issued a flood warning due to rapid glacier melting in Gilgit-Baltistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The rising temperatures are causing glaciers to melt faster than usual. This has increased the risk of glacial lake bursts, which can trigger sudden and powerful floods. Such floods could damage homes, roads, and farmlands in nearby areas. Rescue […]
Flash flood warning: Sindh’s cities prepare for heavy monsoon rains
The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rains and possible urban flooding in Sindh, including Karachi and Hyderabad, until Sunday, June 29. Strong monsoon currents are affecting the region, prompting authorities to issue warnings for low-lying areas and vulnerable infrastructure. On Thursday, several areas in Sindh experienced moderate to heavy rainfall, breaking a long dry […]
Heavy rainfall, isolated thunderstorm expected in Lahore
LAHORE: Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has informed Lahore, Sialkot, Hafizabad and Narowal are expected to receive heavy to very heavy over next two days. The PMD informed that a strong weather system from Central India will pass Lahore during Saturday evening (today) to Monday afternoon which can cause heavy to very heavy rainfall in the […]