PMD Warns of High Dengue Risk Amid Floods and Prolonged Monsoon Rains ISLAMABAD – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a fresh warning of a possible dengue outbreak across the country, linking the threat to this year’s prolonged monsoon rains, widespread flooding, and ideal weather conditions for mosquito breeding. According to PMD’s Dengue Alert-I, […]
High Flood Alert Issued in Pakistan Following India’s Water Release Islamabad – Authorities in Pakistan have been alerted to rising flood risks as India issues a high flood warning downstream of the Harike and Ferozepur barrages. The Indian High Commission has formally informed Islamabad about the situation, prompting Pakistan’s Ministry of Water Resources to notify […]
Heathrow Airport Evacuated Amid Possible Hazardous Materials Incident LONDON — Heathrow Airport, the UK’s busiest international airport, has advised passengers not to travel to the terminal after a potential hazardous materials incident. The London Fire Brigade confirmed that firefighters were on the scene responding to the situation. “Specialist crews have been deployed to assess the […]
Flood Alert Issued as Chenab, Sutlej Rivers Swell MULTAN/ISLAMABAD — Authorities in Multan have sounded an urgent evacuation alert as rising waters from the Chenab River reached the Shershah Bund, putting pressure on the protective embankments. Loudspeaker announcements are being made across nearby localities, urging residents to leave immediately. Many families have already begun moving […]
NDMA Warns of Rising Ravi River Levels, Flood Risks in Punjab The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a warning as heavy rainfall is expected in the upper catchment areas of the Ravi River from August 30 to September 3, alongside anticipated water releases from Thein Dam. Officials say these factors could significantly increase […]
PMD Issues Urban Flooding Alert for Karachi, Heavy Rains Forecast Across Pakistan Karachi – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has warned that Karachi may experience urban flooding between August 30 and September 2 as heavy rains are expected to lash the city. According to the forecast, thunderstorms with rain are predicted in Islamabad from August […]
Sindh Government on Alert as Floodwaters Approach from Punjab Karachi – Sindh’s provincial authorities have assured the public that all preparations are in place to manage the flood situation, even if heavy rains coincide with the incoming waters. Speaking to the media, Provincial Minister Sharjeel Memon said the government is closely monitoring the flow of […]
Punjab on High Alert as Heavy Inflows from India Trigger Flood Threat LAHORE – Punjab is on high alert after heavy inflows from India into the Sutlej and Chenab rivers raised the risk of severe flooding. The National Disaster Management Authority’s (NDMA) National Emergency Operation Centre (NEOC) has issued an urgent warning, cautioning of extraordinary […]
India Releases Water into Sutlej and Ravi Rivers, Flood Alert Issued in Punjab LAHORE – India released additional water from the Madhopur Dam late last night, raising water levels in the Sutlej and Ravi rivers, Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) confirmed on Monday. According to NDMA, the situation is being closely monitored as heavy […]
Karachi Braces for Rain and Thundery Showers on August 20-21 Karachi, Pakistan – Karachi is set for a mixed weather spell on August 20 and 21, with thundery showers and partly cloudy skies following heavy rainfall on August 19 that overwhelmed the city’s drainage system. The monsoon downpour, which began around 6 PM on Monday, […]
