Hyderabad/Karachi – Torrential rains continued to wreak havoc in Sindh, submerging large parts of Hyderabad and Karachi and leaving residents in severe distress. According to the Meteorological Department, Hyderabad’s Latifabad was the worst hit, recording 280 millimeters of rainfall in the last 24 hours. City Taluka received 268 mm, Qasimabad 185 mm, while Rural Taluka […]
Floodwaters from the Dam Reach M-9 Motorway Disrupt Karachi-Hyderabad Traffic Karachi – Rising water levels from a nearby dam have reached the M-9 Motorway, flooding sections near Jamali Bridge and causing major disruptions for commuters traveling between Karachi and Hyderabad. Acting on instructions from the Chief Secretary, the Karachi Commissioner immediately dispatched a response team […]
Heavy Rains Trigger Severe Flooding in Karachi, Residents Struggle to Evacuate Karachi – Heavy rains continued to lash Balochistan’s Kirthar mountain range as well as the Gadap and Kathore areas, causing multiple streams to swell and flood surrounding neighborhoods. The Mool, Khudeji, and Jaranda streams merged into the Malir stream, raising its water level significantly. […]
Karachi Schools and Colleges Closed Amid Heavy Rain and Flood Risk Karachi – The Commissioner Karachi has announced the closure of all public and private schools, colleges, and educational institutions across the city due to severe weather conditions. The decision comes following a warning from the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), which has forecast more heavy […]
Karachi Roads Flooded After Heavy Rain; Authorities Warn of Urban Flooding Karachi – Intense rainfall has inundated several major roads across Karachi, resulting in widespread traffic disruptions and raising concerns about urban flooding. Areas including FTC, Baloch Colony, Karsaz Road, Drig Road, MA Jinnah Road, Grumandir, Numaish Roundabout, Golimar, and Rizvia have been severely affected. […]
Govt Plans Farmers’ Package, Tax Relief for Flood-Hit Areas ISLAMABAD — Federal Minister Rana Tanveer on Monday announced that the government is preparing a special package to compensate farmers for crop and livestock losses caused by recent floods. He said the package would include tax exemptions on electricity bills in affected areas. “The federal government […]
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 […]
Flood Situation Worsens as Evacuations Continue Across Sindh and Punjab KARACHI/LAHORE — Authorities remain on high alert as floodwaters continue to swell across Sindh and Punjab, prompting large-scale evacuations and raising concerns over rising river levels. Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Memon said on Monday that more than 7,700 people were evacuated from katcha areas in […]
Floods Damage Over 120 Health Centers Across Pakistan ISLAMABAD — The recent floods have taken a heavy toll on Pakistan’s health infrastructure, with around 120 medical centers affected nationwide, according to a report submitted to the federal government. The report reveals that 104 health facilities sustained damage — seven were destroyed while 97 were partially […]
UN Boosts Aid for Flood Survivors in Pakistan, Urges More Support ISLAMABAD/NEW YORK — The United Nations has announced fresh humanitarian funding to support flood survivors in Pakistan, warning that more resources are urgently needed as the crisis deepens. The new allocation adds to the $600,000 already released by the UN’s Asia-Pacific Regional Fund and […]
