PESHAWAR: Severe rains and floods have claimed 631 lives in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) during the first nine months of the current year, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) reported on Tuesday. The report also noted that 429 people were injured in rain-related incidents across the province. Among the fatalities, 202 were men, 190 women, and […]
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Snowfall blankets northern Pakistan, trapping vehicles and intensifying cold wave
NARAN – Northern Pakistan is witnessing a sharp drop in temperatures as snowfall intensifies across Gilgit-Baltistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, trapping vehicles and disrupting travel in several mountainous regions. Snow continues intermittently over the mountains of Gilgit-Baltistan, with heavy flurries reported on the Babusar Pass, Nanga Parbat, and Batogah peaks. More than a dozen vehicles have been […]
Punjab disburses Rs6.39bn among flood victims
BAHAWALPUR: The Punjab government has distributed Rs6.39 billion among flood-affected people across the province as part of the Rs100bn Punjab Chief Minister Flood Rehabilitation Programme. Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb announced the initiative while addressing a ceremony to distribute ATM cards to flood victims at Jinnah Stadium, Khairpur Tamewali, on Thursday. Aurangzeb said the Punjab Disaster […]
Punjab Conducts Largest Flood Damage Survey
LAHORE – Punjab is conducting the largest flood damage survey in the province’s history, covering 27 districts, the Director General of PDMA Punjab, Irfan Ali Kathia, said on Friday. So far, 60% of the survey work has been completed. Around 11,500 personnel in more than 2,200 teams are visiting affected areas, often crossing flooded regions […]
PDMA Punjab releases latest river flow situation
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab has issued an update on river water flows across the province. According to PDMA, the levels remain normal at most locations in Punjab rivers, while a medium-level flood has been observed at Panjnad. The Indus River at Tarbela is flowing at 196,000 cusecs, at Kalabagh 169,000 cusecs, at […]
750,000 cusecs wall of water to strike Sindh tomorrow
A massive flood of 750,000 cusecs is expected to enter Sindh on Sunday, according to Pakistan’s Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA). This follows weeks of relentless flooding across Punjab, which has already displaced over 4.5 million people. PDMA Director General Irfan Ali Kathia called it the largest rescue operation in Punjab’s history. Speaking at a […]
Punjab floods devastate over 2,300 villages, kill 97
Punjab Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has released a detailed report on the recent floods in the province. The floods have caused severe damage, killing 97 people in various accidents. More than 4,500 villages suffered damage due to rising water levels in the Ravi, Sutlej, and Chenab rivers. The report highlights the widespread impact on both […]
Punjab gets break as rain stops, rivers drop: PDMA
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) in Punjab has reported a noticeable decline in river flows across the province. This development has provided some relief following weeks of severe monsoon-related flooding. However, authorities remain concerned as the water flow at Head Panjnad has reached a dangerously high 660,000 cusecs — and continues to rise. According […]
Over 4.2 million affected by Punjab floods, says PDMA
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has released a detailed report on the destruction caused by recent floods in Punjab. Heavy flooding in the Ravi, Sutlej, and Chenab rivers has badly affected thousands of villages and displaced millions of people across the province. According to the report, more than 4,100 villages have been hit by […]
Floodwaters recede in Punjab, Sindh braces for new inflow
Punjab’s rivers are witnessing a gradual drop in water levels as floodwaters move downstream. However, authorities warned that heavy inflows will enter Sindh today, raising concerns for vulnerable communities. According to PDMA Punjab Director General Irfan Ali Kathia, water flow at Head Islam and Sulemanki has decreased. He said no new flood surge has been […]