The Punjab government has announced summer vacations for schools across the province as temperatures continue to rise ahead of the peak summer season. Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat confirmed on Monday that all educational institutions in the province will observe summer holidays from May 22 to August 24. Read More: Summer vacations may start early […]
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Nationwide weather alert issued amid forecast of rain, snowfall
The National Emergency Operations Center (NEOC) of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued an alert regarding possible weather conditions across the country, stating that the current situation is in line with the forecast released in January. According to the alert, westerly winds are likely to bring rain with strong and gusty winds to […]
Rain in Lahore turns weather pleasant; depts told to remain alert
Heavy rains lashed various areas of the city on Sunday, making the weather pleasant. The rain was recorded in Ferozepur Road, Samanabad, Gulshan-e-Ravi, Mazang, Sabzazar, Awan Town, Karim Block, Gulberg, Model Town, Johar Town, Iqbal Town, Defense and Canal Road. According to the Meteorological Department, this series of rains may continue intermittently, due to which […]
NDMA forecasts dry weather, rising heat levels
The National Emergencies Operation Centre (NEOC) of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Friday forecast largely dry conditions across most parts of the country over the next few days, with overall temperatures expected to rise unusually, signaling increased heat levels. The NDMA advisory, covering March 6-11, has been shared with relevant authorities to ensure […]
Met office predicts cold weather for Sindh
Pakistan Meteorological Department on Saturday predicted dry weather in most districts of the Sindh province during the next 24 hours. However, cold weather is forecast in morning and night.While, partly cloudy conditions are expected in coastal areas. Mainly, dry weather is likely to prevail in the province. The Regional Meteorological Center (RMC) Quetta has forecast […]
GB reels under harsh cold as three die from suspected LPG leakage
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 […]
Dense fog disrupts life in Rawalpindi and Islamabad
Dense fog on Tuesday morning brought life in Rawalpindi and Islamabad to a standstill, disrupting air, rail, and road transport. Visibility dropped to just 50 meters between 5am and 9am, affecting commuters, school children, and office-goers alike. Meteorological officials warned that fog is likely to return on Wednesday morning, with minimum temperatures recorded at one […]
Met office predicts partly cloudy weather for Sindh
Pakistan Meteorological Department on Saturday predicted dry and partly cloudy weather in most districts of the Sindh province during the next 24 hours. However, cold conditions are likely during morning or night. While, shallow fog (in patches) may develop in Sukkur, Rohri, Shikarpur, Kashmor, Mohenjodaro and their surroundings during morning or night hours. Mainly, dry […]
Chinese firm installs weather, tidal monitoring station at Gwadar Port
China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) has completed the installation of a weather and tidal monitoring station at Gwadar Port. The team responsible for the installation included associate researcher Ding Ruibin, senior engineer Liu Yihu, engineer Yao Guipeng, assistant engineer Li Fangzhen, engineer Amir Nazeer, and engineer Sabir Hanif, according t9 a report carried by Gwadar […]
Dengue cases on the rise as weather changes in KP
With transition from summer to winter, dengue cases are on the rise in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. In the past 24 hours alone, 96 new cases have been confirmed across the province, bringing the total number of dengue patients in September to 1,274. According to the provincial health department on Monday, high-risk districts include Charsadda, Mansehra, Haripur, […]