The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a landslide alert for northern Pakistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), warning of heightened risks from June 2 to June 6. The advisory comes amid persistent rainfall and accelerating glacier melt, which officials say could trigger dangerous travel disruptions in mountainous areas. According to the National […]
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Magnitude 5.3 earthquake shakes northern Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department reported a magnitude 5.3 earthquake in northern Pakistan on Friday morning, with tremors felt across several regions. Read More: 5.8-magnitude earthquake shakes parts of Pakistan According to the PMD, the earthquake occurred at 9:53 a.m., with coordinates of 36.71° north latitude and 74.44° east longitude. The epicentre was located in northwestern Kashmir, […]
Winter alert: Snowfall and rain to lash northern Pakistan
Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast rain and snowfall in northern and western regions. A new western weather system is entering the country, bringing precipitation and cold temperatures over the weekend. Chitral, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Kohistan, and Buner are expected to experience rain and mountain snowfall. Gilgit-Baltistan areas including Diamer, Astore, Ghizer, Skardu, Hunza, Gilgit, […]
Cold spell hits Northern Pakistan as rain and snow arrive
The Meteorological Department has forecast rain and snowfall in northern Pakistan tomorrow, caused by a weak westerly weather system. Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir, and upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are expected to see precipitation. The system is mild but sufficient to bring light rain and snow in higher altitudes. Officials said the weather will also lower temperatures by up […]
5.6 magnitude earthquake hits Pakistan
A powerful earthquake struck parts of northern Pakistan on Friday, shaking cities including Islamabad, Peshawar, Gilgit, and Rawalpindi. The tremors were also felt in Abbottabad, Swat, and Chitral, causing panic among residents who rushed out of homes and buildings. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), the earthquake measured 5.6 in magnitude on the Richter […]
PM Shehbaz vows relief for flood victims
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited flood-hit areas in northern Pakistan on Tuesday, expressing deep sorrow over the loss of lives. Speaking in Buner, he said the entire nation mourns with the victims. He added that nothing is more painful than losing innocent lives in natural disasters. The Prime Minister noted that flash floods caused by […]
Austrian mountaineer killed in avalanche in northern Pakistan: Police
SHIMSHAL, PAKISTAN: An Austrian mountaineer was killed and another injured after they were caught in an avalanche Thursday in northern Pakistan, according to police. They were struck by an avalanche while trekking in Shimshal valley, a famous tourist destination in the scenic Gilgit-Baltistan region, bordering China. The Austrian pair, along with a local guide, was […]