Monsoon rains will return to Punjab on August 13, triggering the seventh spell of heavy rainfall this season. In response, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued a flood advisory. Authorities expect rising water levels in major rivers across the province. The advisory highlights the risk of flooding in low-lying areas and riverbanks. Residents […]
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Flood, landslide threat looms over Gilgit-Baltistan region
The Gilgit-Baltistan government has issued a serious alert due to the risk of glacial lake outbursts, landslides, and flooding following forecasts of heavy rainfall in the coming days. According to government spokesperson Faizullah Firaq, the Pakistan Meteorological Department has warned of intense weather that may trigger multiple natural disasters across the mountainous region. Due to […]
Deadly rains trigger flood and landslide alerts nationwide
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a high-alert warning as a strong monsoon system continues to batter major cities and vulnerable regions across the country. The warning remains in effect through July 17, with widespread heavy to very heavy rains expected in Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, and Sindh. Flash floods may hit nullahs […]
Over 13,000 evacuated as floods devastate Malaysia’s Johor state
Heavy flooding in Malaysia’s Johor state has forced the evacuation of over 13,000 people, as relentless rains continue. The floods have disrupted daily life and damaged homes across six districts, just days before the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations. As of 8 am, 95 temporary relief centers were set up to accommodate displaced families. The floods […]
Libya: ‘Huge’ death toll and 10,000 people missing amid flooding
At least 2,000 people have died, and 10,000 are missing after Storm Daniel dumped devastating rain on Libya’s northeast, reportedly bursting two major dams and overflooding the already heavily inundated areas of the country. Tamer Ramadan, head of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) delegation in Libya, stated that “the […]
US Ambassador announces additional $30m as flood assistance
ISLAMABAD: US Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome on Thursday announced an additional US$30 million in humanitarian assistance to support flood-affected populations in Pakistan. Ambassador Blome made the announcement during a visit with USAID’s implementing partner, ACTED, in the Shikarpur district of Sindh, where he helped to distribute emergency shelter, latrines and hygiene kits among flood-affected […]
South Korean companies donate $800,000 to flood victims
ISLAMABAD: The Korea Water Resources Corporation (K-Water) donated one hundred thousand dollars to Pakistan to support the ongoing flood relief efforts, making the total contribution of Korea’s private sector to $800,000. After the donation of the Korean companies, South Korea’s total contributions increased to $ 2.8 million. A handing-over ceremony for this donation was held […]
Minor allegedly gang-raped in flood relief camp
A minor girl was allegedly gang-raped at a camp established to house the flood affectees in Karachi’s Clifton area, police confirmed on Monday. Sources within the Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC), where the child is reportedly receiving treatment, said that the gruesome incident took place in Clifton block 4 two days ago. They said that […]
Pregnant women struggle to find care after Pakistan’s floods
Rajanpur: The first five months of Shakeela Bibi’s pregnancy were smooth. She picked out a name, Uthman, made him clothes and furniture. She had regular checkups at home and access to medicine. Then an ultrasound revealed the baby was upside down. The doctor told Bibi to take extra care and rest. And then came this […]
Australia provides $5m in humanitarian assistance for Pak flood victims: Neil Hawkins
Australian High Commissioner to Pakistan, Neil Hawkins, has said that the Australian government provided $5 million in humanitarian assistance to help the people of Pakistan adversely affected by the devastation caused by recent flooding. In an exclusive interview with APP, Neil Hawkins said that Australia would continue to assist Pakistan in overcoming the enormous challenge […]