Provincial Disaster Management Authority

PDMA Punjab issues high alert ahead of intense monsoon spell

September 14, 2025September 14, 2025 by Fakhra Intezar

Lahore : As Punjab braces for another round of intense monsoon activity, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued a province-wide alert in response to forecasts of heavy rainfall. The upcoming 11th spell of monsoon rains, expected between September 16 and 19, may trigger flash floods in vulnerable areas, particularly along the upper stretches … Read more

Devastation in Balochistan: Monsoon Floods Claim 22 Lives

August 19, 2025August 19, 2025 by Fakhra Intezar

QUETTA: The ongoing monsoon spell has brought widespread devastation across Balochistan, with at least 22 lives lost, according to a new report released by the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA). The victims include 13 women and four children, with deaths resulting from drowning, collapsing structures, electrocution, and flash floods. The report also confirms that 11 … Read more

PDMA issues alert as monsoon rains disrupt power, communication

August 19, 2025August 19, 2025 by Fakhra Intezar

Islamabad: The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued a high alert across the country in light of ongoing monsoon rains. While the recent downpours have provided much-needed relief from the scorching heat, they have also caused significant disruption in several cities due to prolonged power outages and waterlogging in low-lying areas. All relevant departments … Read more

PDMA Punjab celebrates Independence Day with vow of commitment

August 14, 2025 by Fakhra Intezar

Lahore: The head office of the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab was the setting for a dignified ceremony to commemorate Pakistan’s 78th Independence Day and the “Maarka-e-Haq” (The Righteous Battle). The event was attended by Director General PDMA Irfan Ali Kathia, along with other senior officials and employees, who gathered to celebrate the national … Read more

Glacial lakes outburst risk in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, PDMA Issues Alert

July 31, 2025 by Fakhra Intezar

Peshawar: The risk of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) has increased in the upper regions of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa due to intermittent heavy rainfall. The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued an alert to concerned districts and departments. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), residents of Upper and Lower Chitral, Dir, Swat, and Upper … Read more

PDMA: Torrential rains in Balochistan claimed 99 lives

September 7, 2022July 22, 2022 by Kumail Shah

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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CM Baluchistan directs to make arrangements due to urban flooding

July 4, 2022 by Kumail Shah

Abdul Quddus Bazinjo, Chief Minister of Balochistan, directed the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) and chief secretary to make emergency arrangements in the province due to urban flooding and heavy rain spell
Despite the rain forecast, metropolitan did not clean the drains. Citizens in most parts of the city are busy cleaning the streets by themselves. Due to heavy rain in the province, the mobile and internet services are partially affected
People in the low-lying areas of Quetta city near the high rain-affected areas should be shifted to safer places
The PDMA spokesperson informed that the stranded people along the Mainabad Brewery Road drain had been provided all the necessities and assistance they needed

QUETTA: Abdul Quddus Bazinjo, Chief Minister of Balochistan, directed the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) and chief secretary to make emergency arrangements in the province due to urban flooding and heavy rain spell, BOL News reports.

According to the BOL News report, despite the rain forecast, metropolitan did not clean the drains. Citizens in most parts of the city are busy cleaning the streets by themselves. Due to heavy rain in the province, the mobile and internet services are partially affected.

“People in the low-lying areas of Quetta city near the high rain-affected areas should be shifted to safer places. The drains in the city and other districts should be cleaned on an emergency basis. The deputy commissioners and PDMA control rooms should stay active 24 hours to assist the people,” the CM directed.

He said Quetta city hospitals should be ready to face any emergency. “People should refrain from going to the mountainous areas and picnic points,” he added.

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