Kathmandu: At least 47 people have been killed in Nepal after days of relentless monsoon rains triggered devastating floods and landslides across the country, officials said on Sunday. The eastern district of Ilam was hardest hit, with 37 deaths reported from landslides alone. “Heavy rains overnight caused the landslides,” said Sunita Nepal, a local district … Read more
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to complete an emergency assessment of the damage caused by recent floods across the country. The prime minister issued the directive during a high-level review meeting on the flood situation and ongoing relief efforts, held immediately after his address to the UN General Assembly in New York.He also … Read more
KASUR: In a heartwarming turn of events, floodwaters could not prevent a wedding in Punjab’s Kasur district, where a groom reached his bride’s home by boat. Majid Dogar, a resident of Ganja Kalan, set off with his wedding procession for Hujra Shah Muqeem. However, the route was submerged due to floodwater, blocking access to the … Read more
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
HANOI, Vietnam : At least three people have died and ten others were injured after Typhoon Kajiki tore through northern and central Vietnam earlier this week, bringing powerful winds and torrential rain that devastated homes, downed trees, and submerged streets in the capital city. The storm made landfall on Monday, lashing provinces including Thanh Hoa, … Read more
Islamabad/ Lahore/ Kashmir: Heavy monsoon rains across Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Kashmir, and the Islamabad capital territory have resulted in significant destruction and loss of life, prompting emergency alerts and rescue operations nationwide. According to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), the recent rains have claimed the lives of 233 people and injured 594 others. The fatalities … Read more
Pakistan conveyed condolences over flood devastation in Libya. At least 2,000 people after Storm Daniel lashed Libya’s northeast. The worst devastation was caused in the eastern city of Derna. ISLAMABAD: Pakistan conveyed condolences to the people and State of Libya over the loss of life and properties caused by the floods hitting the northern parts … Read more
In the aftermath of persistent monsoon rains followed by flooding, the death toll in the southeastern region of Bangladesh has escalated to 48 individuals, while several people are still reported missing. Authorities confirmed on Friday that floodwaters have at last started to recede, bringing a glimmer of hope to the devastated area. Starting from Monday, … Read more
Extensive damage to property and farmland reported. Urgent aid being sent to the disaster zone in Jalrez. Over 70 people injured in Jalrez and Kabul districts. Flash floods caused by heavy rainfall have resulted in 31 fatalities since Friday, and more than 40 people are still reported missing. The disaster has caused extensive damage to … Read more
As torrential rains continue to pummel South Korea for a third consecutive day, devastating floods and landslides have claimed the lives of at least seven people, injured many others, and left three individuals missing. Over a thousand people have been evacuated in response to the calamitous weather conditions. This occurrence is indicative of the far-reaching … Read more
In response to a deadly storm that brought heavy rainfall and flash floods, Governors Kathy Hochul of New York and Phil Scott of Vermont have declared states of emergencies, recognizing the extensive damage and loss of life caused by the disaster. The National Weather Service issued flash flood warnings across New England, with multiple states … Read more
Woman flood victims will be provided free NICs The project has been launched in collaboration with UNDP 85,000 women and marginalized groups will be provided NICs in Balochistan QUETTA: The Trust for Democratic Education and Accountability (TDEA) in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has initiated the process of facilitating 85,000 women and … Read more
US announced $100mn to continue supporting flood recovery efforts USAID will provide $79.3mn for various sectors US will support Pakistan in efforts to create a climate-resilient future WASHINGTON: The United States has announced an additional $100 million to continue supporting flood recovery and rehabilitation efforts in Pakistan, said a statement by US State Department. USAID … Read more
On August 26, 2022 in Murwagarh, a union council with a population of 8 thousand surrounded by the mountains of Dasht Tehsil of Mastung district, 48 kilometers away from Quetta was affected by the massive rains and floods. Naveed Ahmed Kurd’s 5 thousand crates of apples were ready to be exported, but were washed away in … Read more
JICA extended support to the flood-affected districts of Punjab and KP The support will benefit 80,000 families including women and children Japan announced grant assistance of $38.9 million to Pakistan this month ISLAMABAD: Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Pakistan Office extended support to the flood-affected districts of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces by providing 9,000 … Read more
Heavy rain and catastrophic flooding have battered the DRC. At least 169 people have died in Kinshasa. The flooding injured 30 individuals and destroyed 280 dwellings. Heavy rain and catastrophic flooding have battered the Democratic Republic of the Congo in recent days. At least 169 people have died in Kinshasa due to catastrophic rains, the … Read more
Germany’s MAINZ A large aquarium ruptured in Berlin on Friday. It spewed water, glass, and fish into the city. Police say 1 million liters of water spilled out of the aquarium. Germany’s MAINZ A large aquarium ruptured in Berlin on Friday, spewing water, glass, and fish into the city. Police say 1 million liters of … Read more
The federal government has decided to shut down the NFRCC The centre was set up in August to oversee the flood response Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal said the challenges would be dealt with under a new format ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to shut down the National Flood Response Coordination Centre (NFRCC) set … Read more
