15 h. ago India monsoon season death toll hits 69 after floods, landslides

MUMBAI: Flash floods and landslides after torrential rain over the last two weeks killed at least 69 people and injured 110 others in India’s northern Himalayan regions, officials said on Friday. Scores of people die each year during the rainy season due to flash floods and landslides across India, a country of 1.4 billion people. Rivers swollen by lashing […]

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30 h. ago NDMA warns of widespread rains, flash floods starting Sunday

The National Emergencies Operation Center (NEOC) of National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Thursday advised vigilance as heavy rain, thunderstorms, and potential flash floods are expected to affect various parts of the country from July 6 to 10. Impact-based weather alerts from the National Emergencies Operation Center (NEOC) warned that predicted monsoon activity combined with […]

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39 h. ago From rain to risk: NDMA warns of flood danger from July 6–12

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a major weather alert for July 6 to 12. The warning includes heavy rain, thunderstorms, and flash floods in many parts of the country. This alert is based on expected monsoon activity and a strong westerly wave. The NEOC, a unit of NDMA, shared this advisory on […]

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57 h. ago NDMA alerts authorities to flood, rain fury as monsoon kills 64 in a week

NEOC’s multiple impact-based weather alert forecasts severe conditions expected from July 2 to 8th PMD predicts a significant intensification of monsoon activity countrywide beginning from the evening of July 5 Says moist monsoon currents continuously penetrating country and would likely strengthen over the weekend ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Wednesday issued a […]

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64 h. ago Pakistan’s extreme rain and floods kill 64 in one week, warns govt

Heavy downpours and flash floods have killed 64 people and injured 117 across Pakistan over the past week, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) reported. The latest deaths underscore the growing severity of climate-driven weather events. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa saw the worst impact, with 23 lives lost, including 10 children. In the Swat Valley, 14 people […]

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5 d. ago Swat tragedy sparks crackdown on illegal hotels as KP flood death toll hits 20

SWAT – Authorities in Swat launched a major crackdown on illegal hotels built along the Swat River after a tragic incident claimed 12 lives. The action follows heavy rain and flooding that swept away a group of tourists during a picnic. The local administration began demolishing unauthorized structures on Sunday to restore the river’s natural […]

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6 d. ago SOE losses hit Rs1.9 billion daily, govt warned of urgent reforms

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s state-owned enterprises (SOEs) are losing nearly Rs1.9 billion every day, with total accumulated losses now reaching Rs5.8 trillion, sparking alarm within the federal government. In a recent meeting of the Cabinet Committee on State-Owned Enterprises (CCoSOEs), chaired by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, officials presented a bleak report covering July to December 2024. […]

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7 d. ago Swat river floods after heavy rain, over 75 swept away; rescue efforts ongoing

Heavy rains in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa caused the Swat River to flood, sweeping away more than 75 people, including women and children, at seven different locations. Rescue teams have recovered eight bodies and saved over 55 people so far. Search operations continue for more than 20 missing individuals. Rescue spokesperson Niaz Ahmad Khan said that the […]

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2 w. ago China braces for more floods as monsoon rain batters key provinces

China issued red flood alerts across multiple provinces on Friday as extreme storms continue to slam the country’s central and southern regions. The heavy downpours, triggered by the early arrival of the East Asia monsoon, are putting millions at risk and disrupting the world’s second-largest economy. According to state media, the warnings—the first of the […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan issues travel advisory for Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, and Syria

ISLAMABAD – The Government of Pakistan has issued an official travel advisory urging citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, and Syria due to the evolving security situation in the region. In a statement released on Thursday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs advised Pakistani nationals currently residing in these countries to remain extremely […]

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2 w. ago Rain expected across Pakistan from june 20, urban flooding warning issued

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecasted widespread rainfall in different parts of the country starting June 20. The rain spell is expected to continue until June 23, bringing much-needed relief from the intense heat. According to PMD, these showers may break the ongoing heatwave and bring cooler temperatures across many regions. The rain is […]

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2 w. ago Trump says ‘honoured’ to host Field Marshal Munir for talks in White House

This man was extremely influential in stopping India-Pakistan fighting from Pakistan side, the US president tells media Trump once again claims credit for Pakistan-India ceasefire despite PM Modi’s denial US president says, “We’re in talks with Pakistan on a trade agreement WASHINGTON, DC: United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that he was “honoured” […]

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3 w. ago Pakistan boils under extreme heat as ‘feels like’ temperatures cross 55°C

Pakistan is facing an intense wave of extreme heat, with several cities recording dangerously high “feels like” temperatures. On Friday, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) reported that four cities felt hotter than 50°C. This extreme weather has continued without a break for over a week, affecting both urban and rural areas. The highest actual temperature […]

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3 w. ago Freelancers warn govt: Tax plan threatens $1B+ in foreign earnings

Pakistan’s freelancers and digital content creators are strongly opposing proposed tax measures in the upcoming federal budget. They believe such policies will hurt the fast-growing digital economy. Experts argue the focus should be on boosting foreign exchange earnings, not taxing struggling freelancers. They are urging the government to support digital workers who bring in millions […]

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4 w. ago Extreme heatwave alert Issued for eid holidays across Pakistan

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a severe heatwave alert expected to impact most parts of the country during the upcoming Eid ul Adha holidays. A strong high-pressure system is predicted to form over Pakistan starting June 7, causing temperatures to rise sharply from June 8 onwards. According to PMD, daytime temperatures could soar […]

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