The National Disaster Management Authority has issued a nationwide weather alert, warning that heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, strong winds and dust storms may affect multiple regions over the next 12 to 24 hours. Authorities have also cautioned about the risk of urban flooding, flash floods and landslides in several vulnerable areas. According to the National Emergencies […]
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PDMA warns of thunderstorms and widespread rain across Punjab
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority has issued a fresh weather alert warning residents about dust storms, thunderstorms and widespread rainfall expected across several districts of Punjab from May 10 to May 12. Officials said unstable weather conditions are likely to begin from Sunday evening and may continue for the next two days. Furthermore, authorities urged […]
Torrential rains submerge Central Vietnam, 11 missing and 13 dead
Heavy floods have struck central Vietnam, killing 13 people and leaving 11 others missing, the government reported Friday. The floods follow record rainfall over the past several days. Several towns, including Hue and Hoi An, face severe water levels, with homes and streets submerged. Authorities continue rescue operations as families remain trapped in flood-hit areas. […]
Karachi floods worsen: Army rushed to rescue hundreds
Karachi is facing severe floods after two days of continuous rain. The Malir and Lyari rivers have turned into raging streams. Water entered homes in low-lying areas like Saadi Town and Scheme 33. Roads, including parts of the M-9 Motorway, became impassable due to flooding. Heavy rainfall also caused dams like Thado and Mole to […]
Karachi flooded as Malir, Lyari rivers overflow after rain
Heavy rainfall in Karachi and the overflowing of Thado Dam caused the Malir and Lyari rivers to flood, with water entering residential areas. After Thado Dam filled to capacity, water released from the spillway further increased the flow, pushing floodwaters into Scheme 33 neighborhoods. The M-9 Motorway near Jamali Bridge was also submerged. In response, […]
Heavy rain, flood risk loom over Sindh in next 24 hours
Authorities have forecast heavy rainfall in Karachi and parts of Sindh over the next 24 hours. This could cause urban flooding, waterlogging, and major disruptions to daily life. Rainfall between 50 to 100 mm—or more—is expected in many areas. Officials have warned that the weather system may intensify and bring widespread rain. Weather tracking platform […]
Pakistan braces for intense rains from August 14
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecasted widespread thundershowers across the country next week as monsoon activity intensifies. Moist winds from the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal, along with a westerly wave, are expected to bring heavy rainfall between August 14 and 21. Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi, and other major cities will likely experience multiple […]
Heavy rain alert issued for Azad Kashmir and KP
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a warning for heavy rainfall in Azad Kashmir and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). According to the department, a rain-bearing system is forming over several districts and is expected to bring strong winds and thunderstorms soon. The PMD said the weather system could impact areas like Poonch, Bagh, Haveli, and […]
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 […]
Monsoon roof collapse claims girl’s life in Rawalpindi
A 17-year-old girl died and three others were injured after a roof collapsed in Rawalpindi due to heavy rainfall. The tragic incident occurred early Tuesday morning in Gujar Khan’s Daultala Road area. According to Rescue 1122, the family was asleep when the roof caved in due to continuous downpours. Neighbours rushed to help and pulled […]