Pakistani rescue workers evacuated more than 200 stranded passengers after flash floods triggered by heavy monsoon rains blocked a key highway in the country’s northwestern Lower Chitral district, emergency services said on Wednesday. The annual monsoon season, which runs from June to September, regularly triggers flash floods, landslides and house collapses, particularly in Pakistan’s mountainous […]
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Monsoon rains bring relief from heat across Punjab
A fresh spell of rain is expected to affect various parts of Pakistan from today (Monday, July 6) until 10 July, with authorities warning of possible flash floods, urban flooding and landslides in hilly areas. According to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), a strong weather system is expected to enter the country on 6 […]
Emergency declared in Murree after heavy rains
Authorities have intensified emergency and rescue operations in Murree and adjoining areas after heavy rains created an emergency-like situation, with landslides reported at multiple locations. Rescue 1122 has mobilized all available resources, with personnel deployed round the clock to respond to road accidents, medical emergencies and other incidents. Officials said relief and rescue efforts have […]
Death toll from rains since March 25 reaches 47 in KP
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) on Tuesday released its report detailing human and property losses caused by ongoing rains that began on March 25 across various districts of the province. According to the report, 21 people have lost their lives and 40 others have been injured over the past four days due to incidents […]
Heavy rains trigger landslide in Murree, Jheeka Gali affected
Continuous rainfall in Murree, popularly known as the “Queen of Hills,” has triggered landslides in several areas, with Jheeka Gali among the worst affected. According to the district administration, an immediate rescue operation was launched after the landslide to ensure the safety of local residents. People in and around the affected areas have been shifted […]
26 people dead, 77 injured in KP rains since March 25: PDMA
At least 26 people died and 77 others sustained injuries during rains related incidents since March 25 in parts of Khyber Pakthunkhwa. According to a report issued by the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa regarding human and financial losses in various districts of the province due to rains since March 25, a total […]
Death toll from recent rains reaches 25 in KP
At least 25 people have lost their lives and 77 others have been injured due to recent heavy rains in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, said an official report released by the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) on Thursday. The report states that the casualties occurred between March 25 and April 2 as a result of rain-related incidents […]
Torrential rains disrupt daily life across Balochistan
Heavy rains continued across Balochistan on Thursday, submerging several areas, damaging property, and claiming lives in multiple districts. According to the Meteorological Department, the recent downpour killed two people in Kech. The roof collapse incidents in Kohlu and Harnai left a girl and another person injured. Torrential rain and hail triggered flash floods in Khuzdar, […]
Rains claim 631 lives in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
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 […]
Moderate to heavy downpour lashes Karachi amid forecast of more rains
Moderate to heavy rains soaked Karachi after the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Tuesday forecast downpours in the port city until Wednesday. Rain lashed various parts of the megalopolis, including Saddar, Gurumandir, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, DHA, Gulistan-e-Johar, Baldia Town, Shershah and Hassan Square. The Met Office said due to a weather system’s moving towards Gulf of Kutch, […]