According to the national weather service, a westerly wind system is likely to enter the upper parts of the country on June 02, which is expected to persist until June 05 under the influence of this system, it was officially said on Monday. According to the authorities, heavy rain and hailstorm with gusty winds and […]
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Around 3.3 million jobs may have been affected by 2025 floods in Pakistan: ILO
Around 3.3 million jobs may have been affected by the 2025 floods in Pakistan, according to an assessment conducted by the International Labour Organisation (ILO). The ILO – a specialised United Nations agency – announced on Tuesday that it had undertaken an employment and livelihoods loss assessment for 14 of the worst-affected districts of Punjab […]
Heavy rain and thunderstorms lash UAE, causing floods and disruptions
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been hit by heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds, affecting major cities including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and northern emirates, Gulf News reported on Friday. Read More: Heavy rainfall kills six in Oman, UAE According to the UAE’s National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), unstable weather driven by a low-pressure system has […]
Deadly floods hit Southeast Asia, toll tops 1,500
TUKKA/BANGKOK/ANGODA: Officials in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Malaysia are struggling to reach survivors of catastrophic floods, as the disaster’s death toll across the region surpassed 1,500. Monsoon rains, amplified by tropical storm systems, have caused widespread flooding, landslides, and destruction, leaving thousands displaced and isolated. Read More: Asia floods leave devastation, rising death toll tops 1,200 […]
Sri Lanka cyclone toll rises to 355, hundreds missing
COLOMBO – Rescuers in Sri Lanka are working around the clock to deliver aid and clear roads after Cyclone Ditwah swept across the island, leaving 355 dead and 366 missing. The cyclone brought heavy rains and strong winds, triggering floods and landslides in the central hilly region, affecting more than half a million people. Read […]
Rapid floods overwhelm Sri Lanka’s capital
KOLONNAWA, Sri Lanka – Heavy rains and surging waters from the Kelani River have left residents of Sri Lanka’s northern capital stunned, as rapid floods inundated homes and disrupted lives. The floods followed Cyclone Ditwah, which had already moved on, catching many off guard despite repeated warnings from authorities. Read More: Pakistan navy sends lifesaving […]
Floods expected to cut 0.5% off GDP, warns finmin
Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Monday said climate change was an urgent economic reality for Pakistan, reaffirming the government’s commitment to advancing sustainable finance, green taxonomy implementation, and climate-aligned disclosure frameworks. Stressing the need to support SMEs in formalizing their financial reporting practices, he highlighted Pakistan’s proactive regulatory direction in […]
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 urged to confront escalating climate crises
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Climate Change Senator Musadik Malik on Wednesday issued a stern warning about the scale of climate-driven devastation facing Pakistan. Speaking at the 4th edition of the Pakistan Business Council (PBC) Dialogue on the Economy 2025, he urged policymakers, businesses, and international partners to address the country’s climate vulnerabilities with urgency. Read […]
Vietnam floods leave 55 dead, 13 missing amid relentless rain
HANOI: Rescuers in Vietnam continued searching for 13 people missing after a week of heavy flooding that has killed at least 55, authorities said on Saturday. Torrential rain since late October has battered south-central provinces, inundating popular tourist destinations and triggering deadly landslides. Coastal city Nha Trang saw entire city blocks submerged, while highland areas […]