Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah said the government is managing floodwaters caused by heavy rains. Speaking in Karachi, he explained that rain naturally causes water to collect. However, once the rain stops, authorities will quickly remove the water. He assured citizens that efforts to control flooding are ongoing and that the administration is actively […]
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Tourism freezes as monsoon batters North Punjab
Heavy rains and landslides have brought tourism in northern Punjab to a standstill. Torrential monsoon showers have triggered landslides, cloudbursts, and infrastructure damage across Murree, Chakwal, Kallar Kahar, and the Salt Range. As a result, all tourist activities have been suspended for the past two days. One of the most alarming incidents occurred in Patriata, […]
Heavy floods in KP kill 358, rescue races on
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has suffered devastating losses after three days of heavy rains and flash floods. At least 358 people have died, with Buner district hardest hit, reporting 225 deaths. The floods also injured 181 people and destroyed hundreds of homes across multiple districts. Authorities warn the rains may continue intermittently until August 21, complicating […]
Flights canceled as Karachi faces torrential rain
Heavy rains in Karachi on Tuesday caused major disruptions at the city’s airport. Multiple flights were canceled due to poor weather conditions. Several flights were diverted to other airports for passenger safety. Additionally, small training aircraft were grounded to avoid accidents. Airport authorities took swift action to manage the situation. Pakistan International Airlines canceled key […]
Floods hit KP telecom network, PTA steps in swiftly
Severe flooding in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has damaged over 200 telecom towers, disrupting mobile and internet services across several districts. According to sources in the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), the damage occurred due to recent heavy rains and flash floods that swept through parts of the province. Despite the scale of the disruption, the PTA […]
Govt, Army, and NDMA brief nation on monsoon disaster response
The federal government, army, and NDMA held a joint press briefing in Islamabad on the recent monsoon crisis. Officials reported that the heavy rains have killed 670 people across Pakistan. Many others are injured or missing. NDMA teams are still searching for people swept away by floods. Emergency rescue operations continue in all affected regions. […]
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 chaos: PDMA urges tourists to avoid Murree hills
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has warned tourists to avoid travelling to Murree. Heavy rains and landslides pose serious dangers in the area. This alert follows recent incidents on the Murree Expressway, where landslides have already occurred. Authorities fear more slides as the seventh monsoon spell continues. Tourists are urged to stay away for […]
Floods claim 344 lives across Pakistan in just 48 hours
In the past 48 hours, heavy rains and flash floods have claimed 344 lives and injured 148 people across Pakistan, according to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). The NDMA warned of increased risk of landslides in the northern areas due to ongoing rainfall. Tourists have been advised to avoid visiting these regions for the […]
K-P govt launches Rs3b flood aid drive
The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) government has released Rs3 billion to respond to the ongoing flood crisis. Heavy rains and flash floods have caused massive damage across the province. At least 308 people have died, and 23 have been injured. Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur is personally visiting affected areas. He is expected to meet victims and […]