Mudslide in Gilgit-Baltistan Kills 7 Volunteers Repairing Damage

A deadly Gilgit-Baltistan mudslide claimed the lives of seven volunteers early Monday as they worked to repair a drainage channel damaged by recent flash floods. The tragedy struck the town of Danyor at dawn, leaving three others injured and sparking grief across the mountainous region. Officials say the victims were part of a local team …

Volcanoes, Floods, Tsunamis, Earthquakes: Is the Earth Reaching a Breaking Point?

In recent months, our planet has been violently reminding us of its power. From massive earthquakes in Russia triggering volcanic eruptions to deadly flash floods in Asia and Texas, extreme weather events are accelerating in frequency and intensity. These disasters are not isolated; they are part of a growing global pattern that climate experts have …

Lahore Battling Floods as Intense Monsoon Rains Sweep City

Heavy monsoon rains lashed Lahore on Saturday, flooding streets, halting traffic, and placing the city’s emergency services on high alert. As the sixth spell of the season sets in, authorities brace for more intense weather in the coming days. Torrential Downpour Hits Key Areas Lahore saw intense rainfall accompanied by strong winds that struck several …

Pakistan Braces for New Monsoon Wave as Flash Flood Alerts

A fresh spell of heavy monsoon rains is expected to hit Pakistan starting Monday, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). The upcoming system, expected to intensify by July 29 with the arrival of a westerly wave, could trigger flash floods, landslides, and urban flooding across multiple regions. Authorities are on high alert as the …

Death Toll Rises Amid Flash Floods Across Pakistan

Flash floods have intensified across Pakistan, pushing the national death toll to 252 as relentless monsoon rains continue to batter the country. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) confirmed that 10 more people died in the past 24 hours alone. The widespread destruction has overwhelmed multiple provinces, heightening concerns about infrastructure, safety, and emergency preparedness. …

Deadly Monsoon Floods Wreak Havoc Across Pakistan

Monsoon floods have devastated parts of Pakistan, killing at least 57 people, including many children, over the last two days. Relentless rainfall since Wednesday has submerged rural and urban areas in Punjab, the country’s most populous province. The disaster has revived concerns over climate change, as the country battles yet another extreme weather event. Rain …

Army Leads Nationwide Rescue Mission Amid Worsening Floods

The Pakistan Army continues its extensive flood relief operations as heavy monsoon rains wreak havoc across the country. With several areas submerged, Army Aviation helicopters have launched urgent aerial rescue missions to evacuate stranded residents and deliver critical aid. Helicopter Rescues Across Remote Areas Using its aerial resources, the army reached villages that had been …

Heavy Rain Causes Power Outages, Floods in Lahore and Other Cities

Widespread rain across Lahore and several Pakistani cities has led to significant power outages, flooded roads, and disruption of daily life. The continuous rainfall, expected to last until July 17, has submerged low-lying areas and affected vital infrastructure in both urban and rural regions. Lahore Sees Relief and Disruption In Lahore, light to heavy rain …

Monsoon Rains Trigger Deadly Floods Across Pakistan

The ongoing monsoon floods across Pakistan have turned deadly, claiming at least 104 lives and injuring over 200 people since June 26, according to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). The latest figures reveal the scale of devastation as authorities brace for another round of heavy rainfall. Rising Death Toll and Widespread Destruction NDMA reports …

US Emphasizes Importance of Trade Ties with Pakistan for Economic Stability

In a press briefing on Thursday, US State Department Spokesperson Ned Price highlighted the importance of the US-Pakistan trade relationship, citing the devastating floods that hit Pakistan last year as a reason for the relationship’s crucial role in the country’s economic recovery. Price noted that the Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) Council ministerial meeting …

Pakistan to Receive $8 Billion as Flood-Aid

Pakistan’s prime minister, Shahbaz Sharif co-hosted an international conference with the Secretary General of the United Nations (UN), Antonio Guterres in Geneva. The international conference covered ‘Climate Resilient Pakistan’ to raise money for flood-affected Pakistan and its victims. Heads of different countries attended the conference to help Pakistan in its struggle against the devastating effects …

Pakistan Requires $16 billion – UN

Floods hit Pakistan provinces Sindh, Punjab, Balochistan, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in 2022 damaged thousands of people’s properties, killed over a thousand people, and injured more than 13000 people. The floods also killed and damaged livestock which was the basic earning of many families. Pakistan is still struggling to manage the devastating effects of floods. The …

NADRA to Issue Free CNICs to Flood Victims

NADRA which is the National Database and Registration Authority decided to issue free-of-cost identity cards to flood-affected victims of Sindh, Punjab, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Last year, Pakistan witnessed a series of floods in Sindh, Punjab, Balochistan, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa which destroyed thousands of houses, people’s properties, livestock, killed more than a thousand people and injured …

Climate Change Losses in 2022

The year 2022 is moving towards its end and so many events happened during this year that has caused dramatic and intense change all around the world. Climate change is a reality that no one can deny and this year the effects of climate change were felt on a massive level across the world. Currently, …

Pakistan Gets $475 Million Loans from ADB

Pakistan became the victim of climate change earlier this year when heavy floods strangle the provinces of Sindh and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Abnormal rains, thunderstorms, and melting glaciers all surrounded Pakistan and resulted in immense damage. Due to floods, more than 1700 people died among which many were women and children. Floods damaged countless properties, villages, …

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