Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Heatwave intensifies monsoon spread: NDMA Chairman

Heatwave intensifies monsoon spread: NDMA Chairman

Islamabad: Chairman of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Lieutenant General Inam Haider, stated that the intensified monsoon activity across the country is a direct result of extreme heat. During a media briefing in Islamabad, he said that restoration efforts are underway in areas where connecting roads have been damaged. Essential relief supplies, including food, … Read more

PM Shehbaz calls urgent meeting over flood Situation, reviews rescue operations

PM Shehbaz calls urgent meeting over flood Situation, reviews rescue operations

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called an urgent meeting to review the country’s recent heavy rains and flood situation. The meeting, chaired by the prime minister, is currently underway. Chairman of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Lieutenant General Inam Haider, is briefing the prime minister on the latest situation, according to sources. The … Read more

PMD warns of heavy rain, flash floods across Pakistan from August 4

PMD warns of heavy rain, flash floods across Pakistan from August 4

Islamabad: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecasted a fresh spell of monsoon rains, strong winds, and thunderstorms across most parts of the country starting from August 4. This sixth spell of monsoon could significantly worsen the existing flood situation. According to the PMD, weak monsoon currents are currently entering the upper and central parts … Read more

NDMA raises concerns over gradual increase of temperature

NDMA raises concerns over gradual increase of temperature

ISLAMBAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has raised concerns over the gradual intensification of weather conditions in Pakistan and the broader South Asian region. According to NDMA spokesperson Dr Tayyab Shah, last year witnessed extreme heat, and similar patterns are continuing this year. He emphasized that the severity of weather across South Asia, including … Read more

NDMA Continues Aid Delivery to Flood-Affected Malaysia

NDMA

On the Prime Minister’s directive, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) continues to send relief supplies to flood-affected Malaysia. As part of the ongoing relief efforts, NDMA organized the departure of the second shipment of aid from Islamabad International Airport today. This shipment, which weighs 40 tons, will be sent via a chartered flight to … Read more

NDMA Hiring Deputy and Assistant Managers in September

NDMA Hiring Deputy and Assistant Managers in September

NDMA opens doors for Deputy and Assistant Manager roles. A chance to make a real impact in disaster management. Emphasis on career growth and development. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has just unveiled a remarkable career opportunity that has job seekers across the nation buzzing with anticipation. In a bid to strengthen its workforce … Read more

PM announces Rs10 bn for KPK in flood relief assistance

PM announces Rs10 bn for KPK
  • Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday announced Rs10 billion grant for the flood-affected populace of KPK as flood relief assistance
  • The prime minister said that the amount would be spent for the relief and rehabilitation of the flood-hit people of the province
  • The federal government, National Disaster Management Authority, and the provincial government, through close coordination, would ensure transparency and immediate disbursement in the affected areas

KANJU: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday announced Rs10 billion grant for the flood-affected populace of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as flood relief assistance.

Addressing a gathering of flood-affected people here, the prime minister said that the amount would be spent for the relief and rehabilitation of the flood-hit people of the province. The federal government, National Disaster Management Authority, and the provincial government, through close coordination, would ensure transparency and immediate disbursement in the affected areas.

The prime minister said earlier, that the federal government had already announced Rs15 billion for Sindh province and Rs10 billion for Balochistan province respectively.

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday directed the relevant authorities to immediately evacuate tourists from the area who were trapped there after the link roads were damaged by recent flash floods.

Upon the direction of the prime minister, a helicopter arrived there to airlift the tourists on an emergency basis. The prime minister directed for expediting the operation of shifting the people to safe areas.

The prime minister arrived here to review the losses and rescue, relief, and rehabilitation efforts.
The prime minister also directed the Frontier Works Organization (FWO) to restore the damaged roads on an emergency basis.

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Lt. General Akhtar Nawaz appointed as new NDMA Chief

NDMA New Chief

The federal cabinet on Tuesday appointed Lieutenant General Akhtar Nawaz as the new chief of National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).

Lt Gen Akhtar Nawaz will replace Lt Gen Mohammad Afzal, who took charge as the NDMA chairman in May 2019.

Last week Lt. Gen. Muhammad Afzal paid a farewell call on Prime Minister Imran Khan.

The approval was given by Prime Minister Imran Khan in the cabinet meeting. The meeting discussed the overall political and economic situation of the country.

Prime Minister appreciated the services of the retired officer and wished him well for his future endeavors.

The role of NDMA remained crucial during Coronavirus outbreak and in natural disasters like floods this year in Sindh and Punjab areas.

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NDMA seeks help from UN agencies to assess flood-affected areas

NDMA seeks help from UN agencies to assess flood-affected areas

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has sought the help of the United Nations (UN) agencies to assess the flood-affected areas. According to the report, the NDMA has started estimating the damage in the flood-affected areas in Pakistan. The NDMA requested assistance from UN agencies to assess the damage, while the PDMA and relevant departments … Read more

NDMA to demolish encroachments along the Gujjar nullah today

NDMA

The National Disaster Water Management (NDMA) will demolish encroachments along the Gujjar nullah on Wednesday, a week after record-breaking torrential rains triggered urban flooding in the city. According to the details, in the first phase, shops, and fences will be knocked down. Operations against encroachments will be carried out simultaneously in three locations. The first will … Read more

We are developing strategies for rains in Karachi: Chairman NDMA

We are developing strategies for rains in Karachi: Chairman NDMA

Chairman NDMA Lt. Gen. Muhammad Afzal said that they are working out a strategy for rains in Karachi till August and September. He said in a press conference on Karachi that he regretted the losses in the city. Karachi is working on a strategy for rains in August and September. The chairman said that FWO … Read more

There is no democracy in Pakistan, says Saad Rafique

There is no democracy in Pakistan, says Saad Rafique

PML-N leader Khawaja Saad Rafique has said that if you can not run the government, hand it over to National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). According to details, PML-N leader Khawaja Saad Rafique while addressing the National Assembly said that you are suffering from a misunderstanding because if you have to create a crisis and the … Read more

Chinese Ambassador assures best medical help to NDMA chairman

Chinese Ambassador

Chinese Ambassador Yao Jing called on Chairman National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Lt Gen Muhammad Afzal in Islamabad to discuss ongoing coronavirus pandemic and locust situation. Speaking on the occasion, the Chinese ambassador expressed concern over the growing number of virus patients in Pakistan. He assured the assistance to make Pakistan free of this deadly … Read more

Storm threat in the Arabian Sea, advisory released

NDMA

The NDMA has issued an advisory on the threat of Hurricane Nisarga in the Arabian Sea. According to details, a report released by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said that no coastal area of ​​Pakistan is at risk from Hurricane Nisarga, which is 1,100 km south of Karachi. The NDMA says fishermen should be … Read more

61 districts across the country are under attack from locusts

locust attack

Spokesman of The National Disaster Management Authority said that 61 districts across the country are under attack from locusts, which have been damaging food crops. According to the details, the NDMA spokesman said that most attacks were reported in Balochistan, where 31 districts witnessed crop damage from locusts. In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 11 districts faced locust … Read more

We will increase our testing capacity in the coming days

chairman NDMA

Chairman National Disaster Management Authority NDMA Lt. General Muhammad Afzal confirmed that the country can now conduct 30,000 tests daily. Addressing media he told “We will increase our testing capacity in the coming days. Right now we can conduct 30,000 tests daily,” He added, “In the coming days our labs will be able to around … Read more

Imran Khan directs to provide humanitarian assistance on an emergency

NCC

Prime Minister Imran Khan said while taking the notice on recent natural disaster, The severe snowfalls and landslides in AJK have caused misery & deaths. PM also asked National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), the military & all our federal ministers to immediately provide all humanitarian assistance on an emergency footing to the affected people in … Read more

PM Imran to visit earthquake-hit areas of AJK today

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Prime Minister Imran Khan will visit earthquake affected areas of Azad Jammu & Kashmir today. According to Chairman National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Lieutenant general Muhammad Afzal, a cabinet has been formed in order to monitor the relief and rehabilitation-related activities. Chairman, while talking to the press, informed that over 5 thousand homes were affected … Read more

70% quake-hit homes not able to live in: Chairman NDMA

NDMA

Chairman National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Lieutenant general Muhammad Afzal informed that 70% homes are not able to live in. Chairman Lieutenant General M. Afzal visited the areas affected by earthquake in Mirpur Kashmir. Chairman, while talking to the press, informed that over 5 thousand homes were affected due to devastating earthquake. All resources will … Read more

Weather to be pleasant during Eid

Karachi light rain

The weather of Karachi became pleasant after light showers hit the city early morning. According to the details, the Meteorological Department has predicted showers with thunderstorms overnight in the city of Quaid. Temperatures are expected to be 28 to 33 degrees Celsius today, according to the Meteorological Department. The humidity in the city is recorded … Read more