LAHORE: The Punjab Home Department has issued a notification enforcing Section 144 across the province, placing a temporary ban on various water-related activities to prevent accidents during the ongoing monsoon season. Under the restrictions, swimming in dams, rivers, canals, ponds, and lakes has been strictly prohibited. Additionally, bathing in rainwater accumulated in streets, roads, open … Read more
Parveen Kaswan, an Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer known for sharing intriguing wildlife facts, recently captivated the internet with a video showcasing the formation of rivers. The video, recorded during a 6 AM foot patrolling session with his team, illustrates the gradual filling of a dried-up riverbed with water. In his social media post, Mr … Read more
Just 172 of the 405 rivers that run through the delta region of Bangladesh are currently navigable. There are 57 trans-boundary rivers, 54 of which are shared with India and Myanmar. Many tiny rivers and tributaries in the Barisal region’s south-central and northern areas have also vanished. DHAKA: Despite the fact that flooding has … Read more
According to authorities, a stampede in south Nigeria killed at least 31 people on Saturday during a church charity event where food was being distributed. The disaster happened in Port Harcourt city in Nigeria’s Rivers state, local police spokeswoman Grace Iringe-Koko said, confirming a death toll of 31 people. Local Nigerian media reported the event … Read more
