20 h. ago Flooding in Hunza River causes massive damage, blocks Karakoram Highway

GILGIT: Flooding in the Hunza River has caused significant destruction in the Gulmit area of Gojal, leaving the Karakoram Highway blocked for vehicular traffic since yesterday. The RCC bridge in Gulmit has been buried under flood debris, cutting off travel between Pakistan and China via the Khunjerab border. Local authorities have engaged two excavators from […]

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44 h. ago Hunza River flooding spares 50 workers as floods cause widespread devastation

GILGIT: More than 50 workers narrowly escaped the destructive floods caused by the rising Hunza River, as the severe flooding wreaked havoc across the Gulmit and Gojal areas of Gilgit-Baltistan, according to a government spokesperson. The disaster, attributed to a combination of landslides, glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs), and rising water levels, has caused widespread […]

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4 d. ago Flood alert issued for River Sutlej amid rising water levels

The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab issued a flood alert for the River Sutlej and its adjoining streams, warning of a possible rise in water levels due to upcoming monsoon rains. According to a PDMA spokesperson, water levels in the River Sutlej may increase starting from August 13, as fresh monsoon activity is expected […]

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1 week ago Villages in Jhang flooded as River Chenab bursts its banks again

JHANG: Low-lying areas in Jhang have been flooded for the second time after the River Chenab burst its banks, causing widespread damage. The water level at Trimmu Barrage has been recorded at 80,000 cusecs, contributing to the severe flooding. Meanwhile, flash flooding is feared in Murree, Galyat, Rawalpindi, and north-eastern Punjab as the sixth monsoon […]

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4 w. ago Flood warning issued as Jhelum river water levels set to rise

The Flood Forecasting Division has issued a high-level flood warning for the Jhelum River, predicting severe flooding within the next 24 hours. Water inflow at Mangla Dam is expected to reach between 350,000 and 450,000 cusecs, raising concerns of widespread flooding in surrounding areas. Experts warn that heavy rainfall and increased water inflow will cause […]

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4 w. ago July monsoon brings heavier rains across Pakistan, sparking flood fears

KARACHI/LAHORE: This year’s monsoon season has brought notably heavier rainfall to most parts of Pakistan, surpassing the rainfall levels recorded in July 2024, according to a report by the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). The increased rainfall has raised concerns about flooding, particularly in regions along the River Indus. Between July 1 and July 14, 2025, […]

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4 w. ago Jhelum river near Mangla swells; PMD flags severe flood danger

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a significant flood warning for River Jhelum at Mangla, forecasting a sharp rise in water flow between 350,000 to 450,000 cusecs over the next 24 hours. This surge is expected to cause serious flooding in upstream areas, threatening communities along the riverbanks. The alert also warns that several […]

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last month Swat tragedy report submitted, reveals major gaps in safety measures

A 384-page inquiry report on the recent Swat River tragedy was submitted to the Peshawar High Court during a hearing on Tuesday. The report highlights significant gaps in river safety planning and flood preparedness by government departments. It also includes details of the response efforts following the incident that claimed multiple lives. According to the […]

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