The Punjab Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab issued a weather alert regarding storms, rains and hail across the province. According to a PDMA spokesperson, rains are likely in most districts of Punjab, including Lahore, from July 1 to 6, while strong winds and hail may also occur in some areas. Director General PDMA Umar Javed […]
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Super El Niño may weaken monsoon across subcontinent
A potential “super El Niño” later this year could lead to a weaker-than-usual monsoon across the subcontinent, raising concerns about heatwaves, water shortages and agricultural output, a weather expert has warned. Read More: Angry residents begin clean up in Karachi as rains lash South Asia According to Pakistan Meteorological Department spokesperson Anjum Nazir Zaigham, El […]
NDMA warns of above-normal 2026 monsoon rains
ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has cautioned that Pakistan may face 22–26 per cent above-normal rainfall during the 2026 monsoon season, warning that climate-driven weather extremes are intensifying. NDMA Chairman Lt Gen Inam Haider Malik, speaking alongside Climate Change Minister Dr Musadiq Malik on Wednesday, stressed the need for immediate nationwide preparations to […]