24 h. ago PM lauds best possible arrangements during Muharram, ongoing rains

Premier Shehbaz expresses sorrow over loss of lives due to heavy rainfall in various parts of the country, specifically the tragic Swat Expresses satisfaction over the recent positive trends in macroeconomic indicators ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday commended the efforts of all provincial governments, the federal administration, as well as authorities in Azad […]

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7 d. ago CM Maryam orders urgent preventive measures amid urban flooding threat

Punjab CM directs Wasa officials to reach field, implement SOPs issued by PDMA LAHORE: In response to ongoing torrential rains across Punjab, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Thursday alerted all departments to adopt all-out measures to prevent urban flooding and ensure public safety. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, on average, Lahore received 136 mm […]

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9 d. ago CM Maryam puts Punjab on high alert amid heavy monsoon rains

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has ordered all relevant departments to remain on high alert due to ongoing heavy monsoon rains across the province. She issued immediate instructions for timely action to prevent flooding and minimize public inconvenience during the downpour. CM Maryam directed WASA, PDMA, Rescue 1122, Local Government, and Traffic Police to […]

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1 week ago Heavy monsoon rains flood streets, disrupt life across Punjab and Islamabad

Heavy monsoon rains have flooded many low-lying areas in Punjab, severely affecting daily life in Lahore, Islamabad, and Rawalpindi. Torrential downpours, accompanied by strong winds, left major roads submerged and rainwater entered homes, especially in low-lying neighborhoods. The ongoing weather system has caused traffic blockages and delayed public services in several cities. In Islamabad and […]

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1 week ago Monsoon batters Balochistan; Six dead as rains continue until july 8

Several districts of Balochistan have been hit by ongoing monsoon rains, turning streets and low-lying areas into water channels. The second spell of the monsoon season began today and is expected to intensify over the coming days. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), 17mm of rain was recorded in Barkhan and 6mm in Khuzdar […]

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1 week ago KP on high alert as PDMA warns of increased risk of GLOFs as monsoon rains intensify

ISLAMABAD: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has raised a warning regarding the heightened risk of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOF) in the province’s glacial regions due to the ongoing heavy rains and flash floods. A recent advisory issued by the PDMA indicates that the increase in temperature and subsequent melting of glaciers, […]

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2 w. ago PDMA warns of flash floods, issues flood control directives to Punjab officials

LAHORE: In response to the ongoing monsoon rains that have caused significant damage and fatalities, Punjab’s Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has taken swift action to protect citizens from the potential threat of flash floods. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has ordered comprehensive safety measures following the deadly Swat River tragedy, where heavy rains and swelling […]

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2 w. 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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3 w. ago NDMA issues alert for possible glacial lake outburst floods in northern areas

ISLAMABAD – The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a high alert for the northern regions of Pakistan due to the risk of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs). This alert comes amid rising temperatures, ongoing monsoon rains, and a western weather system that could trigger the bursting of glacial lakes. According to NDMA, areas […]

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4 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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