GILGIT — Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) remained in the grip of severe winter conditions on Monday as residents faced acute shortages of power, firewood and gas, while three people — including a woman tourist — reportedly died from suspected LPG leakage incidents in Ghanche and Skardu. Read More: Bride, groom among 8 dead in Islamabad house explosion Police […]
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5.8-magnitude earthquake shakes parts of Pakistan
A 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck parts of Pakistan early on Friday, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). The tremor occurred at 2am at a depth of 159km near the Tajikistan–Xinjiang border. Read More: 4.4-magnitude earthquake shakes Lahore, no casualties reported The European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) reported a magnitude of 5.3 at a depth of 140km, while […]
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, […]
PMD warns of low rainfall in December, January
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has warned that rainfall will remain below normal in December and early January. This dry spell could reduce soil moisture across several regions, affecting crops and water reserves. Farmers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan are likely to face the greatest challenges. The PMD said rain-fed agricultural areas may struggle […]
Depression over Arabian Sea moves northwest: PMD
KARACHI — The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) reported on Sunday that a depression over the eastern Arabian Sea has moved northwestwards in the past 12 hours and is now centered about 936 kilometers south-southeast of Karachi and 700 kilometers west-southwest of Mumbai (India). According to PMD’s latest alert, the system is currently positioned over the […]
PMD Warns of Rough Sea and Coastal Rains
KARACHI – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) announced that the severe cyclonic storm SHAKHTI, which had been developing over the west-central and adjoining northwest regions of the Arabian Sea, has now weakened into a cyclonic storm. According to the latest advisory, the system is currently centered near Latitude 19.6°N and Longitude 60.4°E, approximately 910 kilometers […]
October temperatures set to stay high, PMD says
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast that temperatures will remain above normal throughout October. Eastern Gilgit-Baltistan is expected to experience higher temperatures, while western Balochistan may see cooler conditions. PMD warned that warmer weather in upper regions might cause frost formation, potentially harming crops. Additionally, rain and strong winds in some areas could damage […]
Heavy monsoon showers lash Karachi, PMD issues flood alert
Heavy rains have continued to batter Karachi since early Tuesday morning, with the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecasting more downpours until Wednesday. Areas like Saddar, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Nazimabad, and North Karachi experienced moderate to heavy showers. Light rain brought relief to Defence, Malir, Landhi, and Korangi, making the weather pleasant amid the monsoon season. The PMD […]
Heavy monsoon rains forecasted in Karachi tomorrow
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast widespread heavy rains in Karachi and Sindh’s major cities until Wednesday. After morning showers on Monday, Karachi’s weather turned pleasant, with no major water accumulation so far. PMD official Anjum Nazir Zaigham said the deep depression centered in Tharparkar will weaken slightly but continue bringing downpours. The Met […]
Karachi braces for heavy rains as Indian system strengthens
A strong low-pressure system has formed over India’s Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. It is now pushing monsoon winds into Sindh. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) said rains are expected from today until September 10. These rains will mainly affect eastern Sindh districts. According to the PMD, Tharparkar, Umerkot, Mirpurkhas, Sanghar, and Khairpur will likely receive […]