Recent floods and landslides in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have caused severe damage to the province’s road infrastructure. The Communications and Works Department reported damage to 331 roads at 336 locations between August 15 and 22. In total, 493 kilometers of roads were washed away, and 57 roads remain closed due to the damage. The department estimates […]
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Shehbaz to hold urgent meeting on flood crisis
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday announced he will soon call a high-level meeting to address illegal constructions on waterways. He stressed that encroachments on rivers, canals, and drains are a major reason for rising deaths during heavy rains and floods. The prime minister urged immediate action to stop this dangerous trend, which blocks the […]
Heavy rains trigger school closures in Mansehra and Torghar
The Meteorological Department has predicted heavy rains and floods in Mansehra and Torghar districts. Due to these warnings, local authorities decided to close schools in both areas. Deputy Commissioners of Mansehra and Torghar issued separate announcements to inform the public. Schools in Mansehra will close on August 18 and 19, while in Torghar, schools will […]
Monsoon rains and floods kill over 650 across Pakistan
Heavy monsoon rains and floods have claimed more than 650 lives across Pakistan. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) shared this alarming update. Rain-related disasters began on June 26 and continue to wreak havoc. Landslides, flash floods, and accidents caused by heavy rainfall have devastated many areas. The situation remains critical in several regions. The […]
China storms kill 4, displace thousands
At least four people have died and eight are missing after heavy rains caused floods and landslides in northern China. Torrential downpours hit Beijing and nearby Hebei province, where entire villages were affected. Authorities have evacuated over 4,400 people to safer areas. China’s weather agency warned that the situation may worsen in coming days. In […]
PMD warns of heavy rain, flooding, and landslides nationwide
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a strong alert for heavy rain, floods, and landslides across several regions, warning the public to take immediate precautions. Widespread rain, wind, and thunderstorms are expected in areas including Kashmir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, Islamabad, and Gilgit-Baltistan. While some areas will remain hot and humid, many parts of the […]
Hailstorms cause damage and flash floods in Islamabad and KP
Heavy hailstorms struck Islamabad and parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Wednesday, causing significant damage. The storms impacted vehicles, windscreens, and solar panels, and they also triggered flash floods due to intense rainfall. In Islamabad, the hailstorm lasted about 35 minutes, with large hailstones smashing windscreens and damaging trees. In the Tarnol area, uprooted trees disrupted […]
Nine dead, million seek shelter as cyclone hits Bangladesh
At least nine people have died after a cyclone slammed into Bangladesh, forcing the evacuation of around a million people from their homes, officials said Tuesday. Cyclones — the equivalent of hurricanes in the Atlantic or typhoons in the Pacific — are a regular menace but scientists say climate change is likely making them more […]
World Bank estimates floods caused $40B in damages in Pakistan
World Bank estimates floods caused $40B in damages in Pakistan. Pakistan said Wednesday that the World Bank estimates this summer’s record-breaking floods have caused $40 billion in damages in this impoverished South Asian nation. The figure is $10 billion more than an earlier estimate by the Pakistani government. Cash-strapped Pakistan was already facing a serious […]
Pakistan vows IMF reforms as flood loss estimated over $16 billion
WASHINGTON: Pakistan’s finance minister has promised international lenders to stay true to economic reforms despite a new estimate that his country quickly needs more than $16 billion to recover from devastating floods. Finance Minister Ishaq Dar also said that a flood donors’ conference promised by French President Emmanuel Macron would take place next month which […]