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PDMA warns of heatwaves in Punjab

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PMD issues heatwave alert for Sindh amid rising temperatures

Islamabad: The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued a warning regarding heatwaves expected in Punjab this month. Following the warning, the authority advises the public to take precautionary measures to minimize the adverse effects of the anticipated increase in heat. Pakistan is among the top 10 countries most vulnerable to climate change globally. In … Read more

Five killed, eight others injured in rain related incidents in KP

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KP

PESHAWAR: As many as five persons were killed and eight were reported injured due to rains for the last 24 hours in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Director General (DG) Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) said four houses were reported partially damaged. Four children and woman died while two women, two children and a man reported injured.

Apart from humans, reports about perishing of livestock has also been received.

The Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur has expressed grief and directed to provide relief and compensation cheques to the affected families.

He also directed for opening of closed road and provide facilities to people stuck in rains and landslides. The Chief Minister also directed PDMA, Rescue 1122, district administrations to be alert and facilitate people.

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35 die, 43 injured due to heavy rains in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 

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35 die

PESHAWAR: The Provincial Disaster Management Authority(PDMA) has released a report on the damage caused by rains in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

According to PDMA, roofs of houses and landslides occurred due to rain, so far 35 people have died and 43 people have been injured in various incidents.

The PDMA report states that 346 houses have been partially damaged and 46 houses have been completely damaged.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has announced relief money for the families of those who died and the injured in the accidents caused by rain and snow.

The Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa announced giving one million each to the families of the deceased, 300,000 to the seriously injured, and 50,000 to the minor injured.

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17 killed, 23 injured in rains related incidents in KP  

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17 killed

PESHAWAR: At least 17 people have been killed and 23 injured due to the ongoing rains and landslides in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) report, 13 houses have been partially damaged and 21 houses have been completely damaged by the rains.

Director General PDMA Muhammad Qaiser Khan said that relief operations are ongoing in the affected districts, measures are being taken to open roads blocked by snowfall and landslides.

Meanwhile, six tourists who were surrounded by heavy snowfall in Malam Jabba have been rescued, the district administration and rescue 1122 have rescued the tourists and moved them to a safe place.

At present PDMA, district administration and all concerned institutions are on alert, PDMA had issued a letter on February 25 to the district administration of all districts for pre-emptive measures.

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PDMA Punjab issues advisory for expected rainfall next week

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Rainfall predicted in Karachi as westerly wave enters Pakistan

In Lahore, the PDMA Punjab has raised concerns, advising local administrations to prepare for upcoming rain showers in different areas of the province starting Monday, February 26th. Rain is expected to continue in the upper regions until February 27th, with districts like Attock, Rawalpindi, and Jhelum likely to experience heavy rainfall. Additionally, areas such as … Read more

Prepare for Rain and Snowfall, Warning Issued

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High Alert for Heavy Rain, Storms in Punjab during Eid

The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued a warning to all district administrations in light of the Meteorological Department’s forecast predicting another round of rainfall and snowfall in the upper regions of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to the alert, the upcoming spell of rain and snowfall is anticipated to begin on February 25 across the … Read more

Cold Wave expected in Murree next week: PDMA

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Cold Wave expected in Murree next week

The Pakistan Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued a weather forecast for the upcoming week for Murree, Galiyat and surrounding regions. PDMA has warned of a cold wave in Murree, Galiyat, and surrounding areas on Saturday. For Sunday, the authority has predicted cold and dry weather, with scattered clouds. Furthermore, Murree and Galiyat are expected … Read more

CTD includes PDMA spokesperson name in wanted list

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CTD
  • CTD has also shared name and photo of Ehsan Dawar.
  • PDMA spokesperson Ehsan Dawar is former journalist.
  • Ehsan Dawar said he was surprised to see his name in list.

PESHAWAR: The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has added the name of Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) spokesperson to the list of 152 most wanted persons.

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Counter-Terrorism Department has also shared the name, photo and other details of PDMA spokesperson Ehsan Dawar in the most wanted list.

PDMA spokesperson Ehsan Dawar is a former journalist and belongs to Mir Ali, North Waziristan.

President of Miran Shah Press Club Safdar Dawar said that Ehsan Dawar has been a member and senior journalist of Miran Shah Press Club and is now the spokesperson of PDMA, including his name to the list of terrorists is condemnable.

Ehsan Dawar said that he is still present in the PDMA office, he was surprised to see his name in the list, why was my name put in the list of terrorists with photos. “I will take other legal action including defamation in consultation with the officials of the department”.

On the other hand, according to CTD, a case has been registered against a person named Ehsanullah Khan in 2019 at the Anti-Terrorism Police Station under anti-terrorism provisions. The names are also included.

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Punjab decides to impose smart lockdown in 10 districts 

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Punjab
  • PDMA issued notification for implementation of smart Lockdown.
  • “There will be a lockdown on Saturday in 10 districts including Lahore”‘.
  • All public and private schools, colleges, and universities will be closed.

LAHORE: The Punjab Government has decided to impose a smart lockdown in 10 districts of the province including Lahore on November 18(Saturday) due to smog.

The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued a notification for implementation of smart Lockdown.

According to the notification, there will be a lockdown on Saturday in 10 districts including Lahore, Nankana Sahab, Sheikhupura, Kasur, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Sialkot, Narowal, Hafizabad and Mandi Bahauddin.

Movement will be restricted in all these districts on Saturday, November 18.

According to the notification, all public and private schools, colleges, and universities will be closed, and online classes will be allowed.

The notification states that markets, shops, gyms, cinemas, and offices can be opened after 3 pm.

Earlier, the Punjab Health Department issued a notification for the closure of private and public schools, colleges, and universities on Saturday, November 18.

Markets, gyms, cinemas, and offices will remain open at 3 pm.

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LHC orders imposing smog emergency

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smog LHC

The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday ordered authorities to impose a smog emergency to minimize potential health damage to residents. The court also directed the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) to be included in the smog emergency. Besides, the court ordered to give guidance to children against smog in the school assemblies. An order … Read more

PDMA predicts heavy rainfall in Punjab

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Rainfall in Punjab

The various cities of Punjab will be hit by rain. The emergency alert has been installed in the province. The concerned officers are directed to stay in the region during the forecast period. The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) of Punjab has predicted heavy rainfall in various cities in the province. According to the spokesperson … Read more

Heavy rains predicted in Punjab from Sept 15-20: PDMA

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Punjab rain

The Pakistan Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued a warning about the possibility of severe weather conditions from September 15 to 20. According to the PDMA spokesperson, this period may bring strong winds and stormy rains, particularly affecting various regions. The upper areas of Punjab are expected to experience heavy rainfall during this time frame, … Read more

High level flood persists at Islam Headworks on Sutlej River

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flood sutlej river

A spokesperson from the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) shared that the water level at Head Islam, where the Sutlej River roars through, has reached a perilously high flood level. The spokesperson discloses that an astonishing 1 lakh 51 thousand cusecs of water are flowing through this point, creating a scene of both awe and … Read more

PDMA issue major flood relay warning in Sutlej River

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PDMA Sutlej River

District administration is taking swift action to protect residents. People living in low-lying areas to be evacuated to safer places immediately. Mosques have been making announcements to keep the local population informed. The Sutlej River’s water level is steadily increasing, prompting concerns among authorities and local communities. The Irrigation Department has reported that a massive … Read more

Heavy rains in KP kill four, leave one injured

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KP rain

PDMA issued precautionary measures to all concerned institutions. Rescue 1122 has been actively preparing for the monsoon season. PMD predict more rains in Punjab ahead. The recent heavy rain spell in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has resulted in unfortunate consequences, as reported by the Provincial Disaster Management. Four individuals lost their lives, and one person was injured … Read more

New monsoon spell rains likely to lash KP today

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KP rain

PMD predicts thunderstorms and strong winds. District administration instructed to take precautionary measures. Rain system is likely to remain active till July 17. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) reported of a new series of monsoon rains in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa from today (Thursday). The Met Department has predicted the rain system to remain active till July … Read more

PDMA high alerts Punjab following water release in River Sutlej

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Sutlej river water

India released 95,027 cusecs of water from Harike to Sutlej River. The water relay will enter Pakistani territory Kasur’s Ganda Singh village. PDMA directed authorities to make prior arrangements. The Pakistan Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) on Tuesday issued a high alert to the Punjab authorities to take prior precautions following the realse of water from … Read more

PDMA issues alert after India releases water in River Sutlej

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River Sutlej

PDMA issued an alert India also released water in River Sutlej. India released 70,614 cusecs of water in Sutlej River. NDMA has already warned of low floods in River Ravi LAHORE: Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab has issued an alert India also released water in River Sutlej. The authority said India released 70,614 cusecs … Read more

PDMA issues alert of heavy snowfall in Balochistan

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PDMA heavy snow in Balochistan

QUETTA: The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Balochistan on Friday issued an alert for deputy commissioners in anticipation of heavy snowfall, and rains forecast in most parts of the province from Saturday, Jan 28 to Jan 29. The PDMA has directed all concerned authorities to remain alert during to the forecast period as predicted snowfall … Read more

CM Punjab alerted PDMA for earthquake relief activities

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CM Punjab alerted
  • CM directed the departments to make all necessary preparations.
  • Parvez Elahi directed authorities concerned to monitor the situation.
  •  The earthquake rattled Islamabad  and several parts of KP, Punjab.

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Chaudhry Parvez Elahi has alerted the Provincial Disaster Management Authority(PDMA), Rescue-1122, and concerned departments relating to the provision of relief activities after a severe earthquake in various cities of Punjab.

He directed the concerned departments relating to the provision of relief activities to remain alert round the clock and keep a strict watch on the situation.

The CM directed the departments to make all necessary preparations and arrangements owing to any untoward situation.

Parvez Elahi directed authorities concerned to monitor the current situation 24/7 and update the required information every moment.

Earlier, an earthquake of 5.8 magnitudes on the Richter scale rattled Islamabad and several parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab, Bol News reported.

The tremors were felt in various districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa including Peshawar, Mardan, Abbottabad, Charsadda, Malakand, and Swat. Whereas, quakes were felt in Attock, Jhang, Faisalabad, Sheikhupura, Chiniot, and their surrounding areas in Punjab. People came out of homes reciting kalima. Jolts were felt in Azad Jammu and Kashmir too.

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Balochistan Flood Update: Death toll surged up to 301

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Balochistan Flood Update
  • The death toll in Balochistan has risen up to more than 300 due to floods and epidemics spread across the province
  • Billions of worth of wheat and other crops have been destroyed due to flash floods and rains
  • Solar plates, tube wells, and borings were also affected or destroyed due to flash floods

QUETTA: The death toll in Balochistan has risen up to more than 300 due to floods and epidemics spread across the province, Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) released a report on Wednesday.

According to the data shared by PDMA, billions of worth of wheat and other crops have been destroyed due to flash floods and rains. The death toll has surged to 301 where 138 men, 73 women, and 90 children lost their lives.

Moreover, 172 people had serious or minor injuries. Of the wounded people, 91 men, 39 women, and 45 children faced injuries, according to PDMA stats.

As per the details, 65,000 houses were completely demolished or minorly affected due to floods. A 1500 km long highway road was also affected due to floods.

Furthermore, solar plates, tube wells, and borings were also affected or destroyed due to flash floods. A vast area of Standing crops of 200,811 acres of land was also destroyed which has caused a shortage of food in the province.

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Sindh received 800% above average rain forecasted by PMD, says CM Sindh

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Sindh received 800% above average rain
  • CM Sindh said that in Punjab, the rainfall was 52 percent above average, whereas Sindh received 800 percent above average rain
  • The standing water is up to 3 or 4 feet in various cities of Sindh. In 24 hours, 0.9 or 1 foot of floodwater has decreased in Dadu
  • Chief Executive of Sindh told the media that the foreign aid received by Pakistan is distributed under the supervision of NDMA only

KARACHI: Chief Minister of Sindh Murad Ali Shah in a presser said that in Punjab, the rainfall was 52 percent above average, whereas Sindh received 800 percent above average rain.

“The standing water is up to 3 or 4 feet in various cities of Sindh. In 24 hours, 0.9 or 1 foot of floodwater has decreased in Dadu. On the left bank, the levels are also reduced. The seventh spell of the monsoon is underway in Sindh as more rains are expected in different regions,” CM Sindh said.

Quoting the relief activities, the Chief Executive of Sindh told the media that the foreign aid received by Pakistan is distributed under the supervision of NDMA only. He said that 175,933 tents have been provided by PDMA. NDMA through the Pakistan Army provided 21,300 tents; 2586 tents were provided by the Navy, 3558 tents were provided by the Airforce; and from other sources, 1765 tents were distributed among the affected.

“Around 216,000 tents have been distributed to the flood-affected till now. The total requirement for tents is 1.5 million in the province,” he said.

Moreover, 149,060 tarpaulins have also been distributed, which work similarly to tents given by PDMA. 26,000 were given by the Pakistan Army. A total of 1,85561 tents were provided along with the help of various sources. More than 1.5 million mosquito nets were provided, according to Murad Ali Shah.

“A total of 36,000 ration bags were distributed, 7500 by NDMA, and 42,256 rations have also been distributed by NDMA.”

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PM for utilizing all resources to rescue, relocate flood victims

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PM for utilizing all resources

Nowshera: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday arrived here to review the ongoing rescue and relief activities in the flood-ravaged areas of the opposition-led Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. During the visit, the prime minister distributed cheques of cash relief assistance among the flood-stricken people.

The authorities concerned apprised him of the flood situation, ongoing rescue and relief operations, as well as the facilities being provided to the displaced people at the relief camps. The PM directed the authorities concerned to utilize all available resources for the immediate rescue and relocation of the flood-hit population.

The prime minister, who arrived here to review the rescue and relief activities in the flood-ravaged areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, was briefed about the flood situation on the Kabul River.

The Chief Secretary of Khyber Pakthunkhwa Dr. Shehzad Bangash, Deputy Commissioner Nowshera, NDMA, and PDMA’s authorities briefed the prime minister about the ongoing rescue, relief, and rehabilitation operations in Nowshera district following the devastative floods of August 27 that wreaked havoc on people’s lives and properties, besides infrastructure, standing crops, gardens, and livestock.

During the briefing at Mardan Bridge, the authorities concerned apprised him of the ongoing rescue and relief operations as well as other facilities being provided to the displaced people at the relief camps.

He said that the federal government was providing Rs 25,000 cash assistance to each of the flood-hit families across the country to enable them to meet their immediate needs. Moreover, Rs 1 million each would also be given to families who have lost their dear ones.

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PDMA: Torrential rains in Baluchistan claimed 104 lives

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Torrential rains in Baluchistan
  • Two children were killed by torrential rains in Mosakhel and Dera Bugti in the previous 24 hours, bringing the overall death toll in Baluchistan during storms to around 104
  • The death ratio of women and children is higher than that of males. According to the report, 40 men, 30 women, and 34 children perished as a result of the excessive rains
  •  The deaths occurred in Quetta, Bolan, Zhob, Daki, Khuzdar, Kohlo, Kech, Mastong, Hartnai, Qila Saif Ullah, and Sibbi

 

QUETTA: Two children were killed by torrential rains in Mosakhel and Dera Bugti in the previous 24 hours, bringing the overall death toll in Baluchistan during storms to around 104, according to a report provided by the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA).

According to the PDMA statistics, the death ratio of women and children is higher than that of males. According to the report, 40 men, 30 women, and 34 children perished as a result of the excessive rains.

As per the details, the deaths occurred in Quetta, Bolan, Zhob, Daki, Khuzdar, Kohlo, Kech, Mastong, Hartnai, Qila Saif Ullah, and Sibbi. 61 persons were injured or suffered minor injuries as a result of the torrential rains. According to the PDMA study, urban floods in the province destroyed or damaged 6068 dwellings. Rains have also seriously impacted four separate routes totaling 550 kilometers. The rains also killed 706 cattle, according to the study.

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PDMA: Torrential rains in Balochistan claimed 99 lives

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Torrential rains in Baluchistan
  • In the past 24 hours, torrential rains have claimed nine lives raising the total death toll to 99 in Baluchistan
  • Most of the lives claimed by the torrential rains are of women and children. The report further elaborates that 39 men, 28 women, and 32 children lost their lives in different incidents that happened across the province
  • According to the PDMA report, a total of 197,930 acres of standing crops, solar plates, tube wells, and water borings have also been damaged

 

QUETTA: In the past 24 hours, torrential rains have claimed nine lives raising the total death toll to 99 in Baluchistan, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) reported on Thursday.

According to the PDMA report, most of the lives claimed by the torrential rains are of women and children. The report further elaborates that 39 men, 28 women, and 32 children lost their lives in different incidents that happened across the province. The rains claimed the lives in the city Bolan, Quetta, Mastong, Kech, Harnai, Qila Saif Ullah, Sibbi, Zhob, Daki, and Khuzdar.

As per the details, the incidents resulted in the wounding of around 57 people. Totally, 3,953 houses collapsed. Moreover, four different highways covering 550 km have also been severely affected due to rains. The report further states that 706 livestock have been killed by the rains.

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Reorganising Civil Defence

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Defence

KARACHI: Once considered the most important department in pre-war, war and post-war situations, the Sindh Civil Defence Department has lost its significance, Bol News has learnt. The government body once known for giving remedy during and after natural and man-made disasters, is now amongst the most neglected ones for the past 20 years. Directorate Civil … Read more

PDMA calls for safety measures in view of Karachi monsoon season

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monsoon rain

The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Sindh has asked the district administrations to take protective measures to evade loss of lives and destruction to the property during rains projected in Sindh including the Karachi monsoon season from June 16. The PDMA has asked apprehensive institutions to finalize all essential arrangements as heavy rainfall under the … Read more

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