2 d. ago Monsoon rains to hit Punjab from August 13; flood advisory issued

Monsoon rains will return to Punjab on August 13, triggering the seventh spell of heavy rainfall this season. In response, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued a flood advisory. Authorities expect rising water levels in major rivers across the province. The advisory highlights the risk of flooding in low-lying areas and riverbanks. Residents […]

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5 d. ago At least 10 dead and 33 missing after flash floods in China’s Gansu province

GANSU: Flash floods and mudslides in Gansu province, northwest China, have resulted in at least 10 deaths and left 33 people missing, according to state media reports on Friday. The natural disaster, triggered by continuous heavy rainfall starting on August 7, forced local authorities to issue the highest-level emergency warning. Chinese President Xi Jinping ordered […]

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7 d. ago Mudslide devastates town in Indian Himalayas: Four dead, over 100 missing

HIMALAYA: A flash flood triggered by a mudslide slammed into a town in the Indian Himalayas on Tuesday, resulting in at least four deaths and around 100 people reported missing. The powerful flood, accompanied by torrents of debris, tore through a narrow mountain valley, causing widespread destruction in Dharali, located in Uttarakhand state. The Indian […]

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7 d. ago PM takes notice as flooding in capital following overnight heavy rain

Premier Shehbaz directs administration to ensure drainage of water from low-lying areas near rivers and nullahs Instructs health authorities to remain on high alert to prevent waterborne disease outbreaks PPP raises issue of illegal societies worsening flooding in Islamabad’s streams   ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday took notice of the flood-like situation in […]

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7 d. ago Weather outlook of Islamabad, Pakistan: More monsoon rains predicted

ISLAMABAD – More monsoon rains with isolated heavy falls are predicted in Islamabad, Rawalpindi and parts of Pakistan on Wednesday

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8 d. ago Massive mudslide devastates Indian Himalayan town, dozens missing

A powerful flash flood triggered by a sudden cloudburst tore through the Himalayan town of Dharali in Uttarakhand, India, on Tuesday. The mudslide killed at least four people, while more than 100 remain missing. Videos captured horrifying scenes of muddy water crashing through buildings, dragging entire apartment blocks and people with it. As the flood […]

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8 d. ago Weather outlook of Lahore, Punjab: Monsoon rains, isolated heavy falls expected

LAHORE –Intermittent monsoon rains with isolated heavy falls are expected in Lahore on Tuesday night and Wednesday. According to the

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8 d. ago Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Pakistan weather: Significant monsoon rains likely

ISLAMABAD – Intermittent monsoon rains with isolated heavy falls are likely in Islamabad, Rawalpindi and parts of Pakistan on Tuesday

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8 d. ago Tornado hits inner Mongolia Geopark amid China’s extreme weather

A powerful tornado struck near a geopark in China’s Inner Mongolia region, adding to the wave of extreme weather conditions gripping the country this summer. The incident occurred as authorities across China remained on high alert, preparing for continued heavy rainfall and severe flooding in several regions. Footage of the tornado showed a narrow brown […]

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9 d. ago Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Pakistan weather: More rains, heavy falls expected

ISLAMABAD – Intermittent rains with heavy falls are expected in Islamabad, Rawalpindi and parts of Pakistan on Monday evening/night and

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1 week ago Islamabad, Pakistan weather: More monsoon rains, heavy falls predicted

ISLAMABAD – More monsoon rains with isolated heavy falls are predicted in Islamabad, Rawalpindi and parts of Pakistan on Sunday

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3 w. ago Karachi, Hyderabad, Sindh weather: More rains, heavy falls expected

KARACHI – More rains with isolated heavy falls are expected in Karachi, Hyderabad, and parts of Sindh on Sunday night

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3 w. ago Typhoon Wipha triggers highest storm alert, cancels 200 Hong Kong flights

HONG KONG – The city of Hong Kong issued its highest storm warning on Sunday as powerful Typhoon Wipha neared the region with fierce winds and heavy rain. Authorities raised the storm signal to No. 10 at 9:20 am, warning residents that the severe weather conditions would last for several hours. Wipha, carrying winds exceeding […]

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3 w. ago CM Maryam Nawaz announces Rs1 million aid for Chakwal flood victims

CHAKWAL – Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz visited flood-hit areas of Chakwal on Saturday to meet affected families and oversee relief operations following recent cloudbursts and heavy monsoon rains. While meeting the victims, she announced a compensation of Rs1 million for each family that suffered losses in the calamity. She assured them that the government […]

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3 w. ago Rawal dam spillways opened as water surges near danger level

Authorities have opened the spillways of Rawal Dam in Islamabad after heavy rainfall caused the water level to rise dangerously. The dam’s current level has reached 1748.40 feet, which is close to its maximum limit of 1752 feet. Officials aim to control the situation by maintaining the water level around 1746 feet. As a safety […]

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3 w. ago Punjab declares flood emergency as heavy rains cause devastation

RAWALPINDI/LAHORE: Punjab declared a flood emergency on Thursday, as heavy monsoon rains triggered widespread flooding, particularly in Rawalpindi, resulting in at least 63 deaths. Army personnel were deployed to assist with rescue efforts in the affected areas. The province experienced its deadliest day of the current monsoon season, with continuous rainfall causing flash floods, particularly […]

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3 w. ago More widespread monsoon rains likely in Pakistan till July 25

ISLAMABAD – More widespread monsoon rains with heavy to hefty falls are likely in Pakistan till July 25. According to

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3 w. ago Recep Tayyip Erdogan Interchange link road collapses after heavy rains

The newly-constructed RecepTayyipErdogan Interchange in Sector F-8 has developed faults with one of the link roads collapsing in after heavy

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3 w. ago Heavy rains claim dozens of lives in Punjab, emergency declared

LAHORE: Sections 144 have been imposed across Punjab, and a state of emergency declared in several districts, after torrential monsoon rains triggered flooding that has claimed the lives of at least 60 people in the last 24 hours. Authorities have warned of more rainfall over the next few days, as the National Disaster Management Authority […]

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3 w. ago NDMA warns of flood threat after 54 deaths in heavy rainfall

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) reported 54 new deaths and 227 injuries in rain-related incidents across Pakistan in the last 24 hours. Since June 26, heavy monsoon rains have caused 178 deaths, injured 491 people, damaged 678 homes, and killed 126 livestock. Punjab has been the hardest hit province with 103 fatalities, followed by […]

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