At least 10 people were killed and several others injured in rain-related incidents across multiple cities of Pakistan as strong winds and heavy downpours triggered accidents and infrastructure damage. According to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority, nine people lost their lives in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa over the past 24 hours due to weather-related incidents. The deceased […]
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Strong winds and heavy rain kill nine in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
PESHAWAR: At least nine people have lost their lives and seven others sustained injuries after strong winds, lightning and heavy rain swept across multiple districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, according to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA). The PDMA said the severe weather conditions affected several areas, including Dera Ismail Khan, Upper Dir, Kohat and Orakzai, […]
Storms kill two, injure 31 in KP as rain warnings remain in place
At least two people were killed and 31 injured after strong winds, thunderstorms and rain triggered house wall collapses and lightning-related incidents across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, disaster management authorities said on Wednesday. The latest incidents come as authorities remain on alert for heavy rain, flash floods, landslides and urban flooding across parts of northern Pakistan, with […]
Heavy rain, strong winds and hailstorms claim three lives across Pakistan
Heavy rain, strong winds and hailstorms swept across several regions of Pakistan on Wednesday, leaving at least three people dead and seven others injured while disrupting electricity and communication services in multiple cities. Read More: PMD issues nationwide thunderstorm alert The severe weather affected parts of Sindh, Balochistan, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Azad Jammu and […]
Heavy rain, storms expected across Pakistan from October 2 to 7
The Meteorological Department has forecast rain and strong winds across Pakistan from October 2 to 7. Punjab and Islamabad will see rain and hail from October 3 to 6. Similarly, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will experience rain and occasional storms during this period. These weather changes may cause disruptions and affect daily life in these regions. Additionally, […]
Rain, storms, and heat: Mixed weather to hit Pakistan till may 4
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted rain and thunderstorms in many parts of the country starting today. This rainy spell is expected to last until May 4. Areas like Islamabad, Murree, Galiyat, upper Punjab, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Azad Jammu and Kashmir will likely receive showers. According to PMD, some places might also see heavy […]
Over 100 dead as heavy rains and lightning strike India and Nepal
More than 100 people have died after unseasonal rains and lightning hit parts of India and Nepal since Wednesday. The Indian Meteorological Department warned of thunderstorms and strong winds in eastern and central regions. In Bihar, at least 82 people lost their lives in rain-related incidents over the last two days, officials confirmed. Meanwhile, Uttar […]
What is the link between winter storms and global warming?
The world is getting warmer, winters included. The United States, however, has experienced severe winter storms in recent years, and experts are taking a closer look at the link between these extreme cold events and climate change. While the link between global warming and heat waves is very direct, the behavior of winter storms is […]
At least 68 dead in Germany, Belgium as storms ravage Europe
Heavy rains and floods lashing western Europe have killed at least 59 people in Germany and nine in Belgium, and many more people are missing as rising waters caused several houses to collapse on Thursday. In Germany, which is experiencing one of the worst weather disasters since World War II, desperate residents sought refuge on […]
At least 20 dead in Germany as storms lash Europe
Heavy rains and floods lashing western Europe have killed at least 20 people in Germany and left around 50 missing, as rising waters led several houses to collapse on Thursday. Unusually heavy rains also ravaged neighbouring Luxembourg, the Netherlands and Belgium, where another four people were reported dead. Rhineland-Palatinate and North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) states were […]