At least 13 people, including nine children, died in rain-related incidents in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) over the last 48 hours. The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) reported that three others were injured during heavy monsoon rains. These rains, typical between June and September, have caused flash floods and damage in many parts of KP and […]
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Monsoon havoc in Punjab: 103 dead, hundreds injured in rains
Heavy monsoon rains have wreaked havoc across Punjab, causing massive destruction to life and property. According to a report by the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), 103 people have died while 393 have been injured due to rain-related incidents this season. In the last 24 hours alone, 63 people lost their lives, and 290 others […]
Monsoon rains kill 16 in Balochistan as Indus river water levels rise
Heavy monsoon rains have claimed at least 16 lives in Balochistan, including women and children, while injuring 8 others in various rain-related incidents. According to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), the tragic deaths occurred in districts such as Zhob, Ziarat, Musakhel, Khuzdar, Loralai, Lasbela, and Kohlu. Since June 28, torrential downpours and flash floods […]
Tarbela spillways opened amid flood alert, public urged to stay away from Indus river
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has issued a flood alert, warning residents living near the Indus River to stay away from the riverbanks. The alert comes as spillways of the Tarbela Dam were scheduled to be opened on Sunday at 2:30 PM, increasing the outflow significantly. According to the PDMA advisory, […]
Tarbela spillways opened as flood risk rises in Indus river
The spillways of Terbela Dam have been opened due to a sharp rise in water levels. This step was taken to release extra water from the reservoir. According to Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), the move is essential to prevent overflow and protect the dam’s structure. The opening follows heavy monsoon rains that increased inflow […]
Moderate flood alert at Chashma as Indus river swells: PDMA
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab has issued a flood alert for the Indus River at Chashma, warning of moderate flooding due to rapidly increasing water levels. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation as inflows and outflows continue to rise. As of Thursday, the Chashma Barrage recorded an inflow of 390,000 cusecs and an […]
Punjab on alert: Heavy monsoon rains expected in next 24 hours
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has warned of heavy monsoon rains expected to lash most parts of Punjab in the next 24 hours. According to PDMA spokesperson Irfan Kathia, the monsoon system is active and likely to persist until July 10, bringing strong showers, possible urban flooding, and storm-related hazards. The spokesperson urged citizens […]
Deadly rains in Balochistan leave 7 dead, dozens displaced
Heavy monsoon rains have wreaked havoc across Balochistan, causing casualties and significant property damage. The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) confirmed that seven people lost their lives, and seven others were injured in multiple accidents during the recent storms. The severe weather and flash floods damaged 22 houses across various districts. In Washuk district, flash […]
PDMA warns of glacial flood risk in KP as rains intensify
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued a glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) warning. This comes after continuous rains and rising temperatures increased the risk of glacier melting. Mountain regions in Chitral, Swat, Dir, and Kohistan are most vulnerable. Over 7.1 million people in KP and Gilgit-Baltistan remain exposed to this threat, […]
Emergency alert: PDMA warns of storms on 9th and 10th muharram
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has warned of heavy and stormy rains across Punjab on 9th and 10th Muharram. The rain spell is expected to begin on July 5. Authorities fear these conditions could affect religious processions and gatherings during Muharram. Therefore, the PDMA has advised the public and procession organizers to take necessary […]