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PDMA warns of rising river flows in Punjab amid ongoing rains

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LAHORE: The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab has issued a flood alert as water levels continue to rise in rivers due to ongoing rains across the province. According to a PDMA spokesperson, water flow in the Jhelum River at Mangla upstream is expected to increase, with the possibility of a medium-level flood within the … Read more

Moderate intensity earthquake hit Multan, Punjab regions

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Moderate intensity earthquake hit Multan, Punjab regions

Lahore: A moderate earthquake measuring 4.8 on the Richter scale jolted Multan and several other parts of Punjab on Tuesday, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab confirmed. According to PDMA, the epicentre was located 126 kilometres west of Multan at a depth of 55 kilometres. Tremors were felt in various areas, prompting the provincial … Read more

11th monsoon spell to begin in Punjab from tomorrow

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monsoon spell

LAHORE: The Punjab Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has forecast the 11th spell of monsoon rains to begin across the province from September 16. According to a PDMA spokesperson, heavy rainfall is expected in most districts of Punjab from September 16 to 19. The official added that under this spell, Rawalpindi, Murree, Galiyat, Attock, Chakwal, … Read more

PDMA Chief terms South Punjab flood situation ‘challenging’

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PDMA Chief

LAHORE: Director General of the Punjab Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), Irfan Ali Kathia, has described the flood situation in South Punjab as highly challenging. He highlighted that conditions in Jalalpur Pirwala are particularly alarming. He explained that the area is being affected simultaneously by floodwaters from three rivers — the Ravi, Chenab, and Sutlej. … Read more

India releases more water into Sutlej River

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India

LAHORE: India has released additional floodwater into the Sutlej River, prompting Pakistan’s Ministry of Water Resources to issue a flood alert after being formally notified by the Indian High Commission in Islamabad. According to the Punjab Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), the release of water from India is expected to further increase the river’s flow. … Read more

Monsoon rains hit Sindh; Heavy showers expected in Karachi until Thursday

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Monsoon rains hit Sindh; Heavy showers expected in Karachi until Thursday

Karachi: Monsoon rains have started across various parts of Sindh, including Umerkot, Tharparkar, and Tando Muhammad Khan.

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast rainfall in several cities including Mirpurkhas, Sanghar, Thatta, Badin, Jamshoro, and Hyderabad until September 11.

In Karachi, heavy rain is expected from this evening through Thursday, with intermittent downpours likely. The PMD has also warned of possible urban flooding due to the intense rainfall.

Meanwhile, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a weather alert for heavy rain in parts of South Punjab over the next two days.

According to the NDMA, cities including Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar, Rajanpur, Khanpur, Muzaffargarh, Dera Ghazi Khan, Rahim Yar Khan, and Sadiqabad are likely to experience heavy rains.

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PDMA issues fresh monsoon advisory

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PDMA

LAHORE: The Punjab Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued an alert for the 10th spell of monsoon rains. According to the PDMA, heavy downpours are forecast across most districts of the province from September 6 to 9, with the possibility of flash flooding in certain areas. A PDMA spokesperson said that during this spell, … Read more

Floods claim 46 lives in Punjab, over 3.5m affected

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Floods

LAHORE: Punjab continues to reel under devastating floods that have so far claimed 46 lives and affected more than 3.5 million people, according to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA). Director General PDMA Punjab, Irfan Ali Kathia, said that at least 3,944 villages have been impacted, with 25,000 to 30,000 people currently residing in relief … Read more

PDMA predicts rainfall in Punjab districts until Sep 5

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NDMA’s NEOC issues rain alert for South Punjab

LAHORE:  The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab has forecast rainfall across various districts of the province until September 5. According to the PDMA, the expected spell of rain may further aggravate the flood situation in certain areas, raising concerns over potential intensification of flooding. The authorities have advised relevant departments to remain on high … Read more

Sindh activates flood emergency monitoring cell amid rising threat

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Sindh

KARACHI:  The Sindh Government has activated its Rain and Flood Emergency Monitoring Cell on the directives of the Chief Minister, ensuring round-the-clock operations of the Flood Emergency Control Room. The control center, established at the office of the Chief Secretary, is fully functional and closely monitoring the water flow at all barrages across the province. … Read more

Punjab Rivers witness unusual flooding situation

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India’s Water Release Sparks Flood Emergency in Pakistan

LAHORE: Punjab is grappling with severe flooding in its major rivers after India released large volumes of water, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate their homes. At Ganda Singh Wala on the Sutlej River, an extremely high flood level has persisted, prompting authorities to announce evacuations from villages near Talwar Post. According to the Flood … Read more

PDMA urges immediate removal of encroachments from river passages

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PDMA

LAHORE: Director General of the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab, Irfan Ali Kathia, has stressed the urgent need to clear waterways, warning that failure to do so will result in continued flooding and damage. Speaking to the media in Lahore, he said that Punjab government has directed officials to ensure not only the safety … Read more

Punjab interior department requests military support for Lodhran flood victims

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Punjab interior department requests military support for Lodhran flood victims

LAHORE: The Punjab Interior Department has asked for the Pakistan Army’s help in Lodhran to support ongoing flood relief efforts, the News reported. Army troops are already working in several districts, including Lahore, Kasur, Sialkot, Faisalabad, Narowal, Okara, Sargodha, and Hafizabad, where they are helping local administrations and protecting lives in the flood-hit areas. At … Read more

PDMA confirms 406 deaths, 245 injuries in KP rains and flash floods

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PDMA confirms 406 deaths, 245 injuries in KP rains and flash floods

PESHAWAR: At least 406 people have lost their lives and 245 others have been injured in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa due to heavy rains and flash floods, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) said on Tuesday. According to the latest PDMA update, the death toll includes 167 women and 108 children. Among the injured are 121 men, … Read more

Death toll from floods rises to 335, Army speeds up recuse operations

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Death toll from floods rises to 335, Army speeds up recuse operations

ISLAMABAD: The death toll from floods and heavy rains across the country has risen to 335, while the Pakistan Army has intensified relief operations in the affected areas. According to independent reports, 335 people have lost their lives and 160 others have been injured so far. The victims include 275 men, 29 women, and 21 … Read more

Telecom companies offers free calls in flood disaster areas

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Telecom companies offers free calls in flood disaster areas

PESHAWAR: Mobile phone companies, in partnership with the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), have announced free calls for people living in flood-hit areas to help them stay connected during the ongoing crisis. According to a statement issued on Sunday, mobile operators are offering free on-net calls (within the same network) to subscribers in affected regions. Even … Read more

PDMA confirms 150+ missing as floods ravage Pakistan’s northwest

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PDMA confirms 150+ missing as floods ravage Pakistan’s northwest

PESHAWAR: More than 150 people are missing in northwest Pakistan after devastating flash floods that have already claimed at least 344 lives across the country, officials said on Sunday. Rescue teams are working day and night in heavy rain and thick mud, trying to pull survivors and bodies from homes crushed under huge boulders. “In … Read more

KP Flood Tragedy: Gandapur declares day of mourning as death toll rises to 229

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KP Flood Tragedy: Gandapur declares day of mourning as death toll rises to 229

PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government on Friday declared a day of mourning after deadly flash floods claimed at least 229 lives across the province. During relief operations, an MI-17 helicopter of the KP government crashed while carrying supplies to Salarzai in Bajaur. All five crew members on board embraced martyrdom. Expressing deep sorrow, KP … Read more

PDMA issues flood alert, as India may release water into river

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Pujab issues flood alert, as India may release water into river

Islamabad: Punjab has issued a flood alert for the River Sutlej and its tributaries amid concerns that India may release water from its dams within the next 72 hours. The alert comes as monsoon rains continue to impact Pakistan, causing over 300 deaths and hundreds of injuries since late June, with Punjab reporting the highest … Read more

PDMA issues flood alert as new monsoon spell predicted from Aug 13

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Another Monsoon Spell forecast for Sindh

LAHORE: The Punjab Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has forecast the start of a new monsoon spell across the country and issued an alert. According to details, the PDMA has warned of possible flooding in the upper regions from August 13 due to the upcoming monsoon rains and an expected rise in water levels in the … Read more

PDMA Punjab issues monsoon flood situation fact sheet

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PDMA Punjab issues monsoon flood situation fact sheet

The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab has released a fact sheet detailing the current monsoon flood situation across the province. In the past 24 hours, rainfall has been recorded in several districts, including Layyah, Bahawalnagar, Bahawalpur, Narowal, Bhakkar, Kasur, Lahore, and Sialkot. The PDMA forecasts further rain across most districts of Punjab over the … Read more

PDMA issues flood warning from July 21

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PDMA issues flood warning from July 21

The Punjab Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued a flood warning from July 21, in response to rising water levels in the province’s eastern rivers and the potential for flooding. A spokesperson for the PDMA has warned that flooding may begin in rivers starting from July 21. Commissioners in cities like Lahore, Sahiwal, Multan, Gujranwala, … Read more

KP on alert as risk of Glacial lake outburst rises

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PESHAWAR:  The authorities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have issued an alert over the increasing threat of Glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) in several northern districts. According to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), rising temperatures have raised the risk of Glacial lake bursts in mountainous regions. District administrations in Chitral, Upper and Lower Dir, Swat, and … Read more

Four children drown in pond in Lakki Marwat

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Lakki Marwat

PESHAWAR: At least four children lost their lives after drowning in a pond in Lakki Marwat district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The incident took place in the Daulatkhel area, where the children were bathing in the pond when they tragically drowned. Rescue officials reported that local divers, along with area residents, recovered the bodies after a … Read more

Monsoon rains claim 31 lives in Balochistan

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Monsoon rains

QUETTA: At least 31 people have lost their lives due to torrential monsoon rains in Balochistan, according to a report issued by the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA). The fatalities include 4 women and 5 children, highlighting the severe human toll of the ongoing weather emergency. The PDMA stated that the intense rains began on … Read more

Flood alert for Chenab, Jhelum, Ravi rivers by PDMA Punjab

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Flood alert for Chenab, Jhelum, Ravi rivers by PDMA Punjab

Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab has issued warning of flooding in Chenab, Jhelum, Ravi rivers and adjacent drains on Monday. PDMA has warned of extra-ordinary hike in water level of rivers from July 07 to 09. The authority has cautioned against high flood in Chenab River at Maralla headworks. Meanwhile, there is a risk … Read more

Heavy rainfall claims three lives in Balochistan

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Heavy rainfall

QUETTA: At least three people, including a child and two youngsters, lost their lives in separate incidents during heavy rainfall in the Balochistan districts of Washuk, Loralai, and Musakhel. Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) reported that several houses were damaged due to flash floods in various areas. In Washuk district, the floods caused partial damage … Read more

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