Devastating floods and landslides in Indonesia have killed at least 1,003 people, rescuers said on Saturday. Over 5,400 people have been injured, and 218 remain missing. The northwestern island of Sumatra has been hit hardest, forcing 1.2 million residents into temporary shelters. The National Disaster Mitigation Agency reported that torrential rains and flooding over the […]
Torrential rains
UN warns Pakistan floods could trigger food crisis
Torrential rains and floods have devastated farmland across Pakistan, raising fears of food shortages and rising inflation. The disaster has wiped out crops, livestock, schools, and homes, especially in Punjab, the country’s top food-producing region. Nearly 50 people have died, and over 2 million have been affected. More than 700,000 people have been evacuated. The […]
Flood fury in Punjab: 1.5 Million affected as rivers rage
Heavy floods have struck Punjab, submerging over 1,700 villages and affecting nearly 1.5 million people. Torrential rains and river overflows caused major destruction in cities like Kasur, Multan, Pakpattan, Chishtian, and Jhang. Although Lahore is now safe, nearby districts face rising threats. The flood in Kasur is the worst since 1955. Several protective embankments have […]
Torrential rains, flood alerts across Pakistan
Widespread heavy rains are expected across Pakistan in the coming days, as monsoon activity is set to intensify from today. The Pakistan Meteorological Department has warned of flash floods, urban flooding, and landslides in several regions. Monsoon currents from both the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal are entering the country, while a low-pressure system […]
Hong Kong hit by record rains, city shuts down
Hong Kong faced its highest-level weather warning on Tuesday as torrential rains and storms battered the city and nearby regions. The black rainstorm alert disrupted hospitals, schools, courts, and transportation, with authorities urging citizens to stay indoors. Streets turned into rivers, and stairways resembled cascading waterfalls due to rapid water flow in the city’s steep […]
30 Dead in China due to torrential rains and landslides
Torrential rains have killed more than 30 people across northern China. The worst-hit areas include Beijing, Tianjin, and Hebei province. Most deaths happened in the northeastern part of Beijing’s Miyun district. Landslides and floods have destroyed homes and roads. The national weather service issued a red alert, the second-highest warning level. Authorities evacuated over 80,000 […]
Cloudburst hits Hyderabad: Torrential rains flood low-lying areas
A sudden and intense cloudburst struck Hyderabad city on Sunday, unleashing heavy downpours that quickly overwhelmed drainage systems and caused severe flooding in low-lying neighborhoods. The unprecedented rainfall, accompanied by strong gusty winds, also affected surrounding districts including Tando Allahyar, Tando Muhammad Khan, Jamshoro, Matiari, and Hala, disrupting normal life and damaging property. Deputy Commissioner […]