According to MEPCO, electricity supply has been temporarily suspended in flood-hit areas to ensure the safety of residents. The number of affected consumers in the region has reached 96,537, while branches of 139 feeders were shut down under safety SOPs due to floodwaters. Despite the disruption in inundated zones, MEPCO confirmed that an uninterrupted power […]
UN Extends Support as Floods Devastate Pakistan Islamabad – The United Nations has expressed deep sorrow over the heavy loss of life and displacement caused by recent floods in Pakistan, which have claimed around 400 lives and affected nearly 1.5 million people nationwide. In a statement, a spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said millions […]
Heavy Rains Trigger Flooding Across Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have been hit by heavy rains, causing widespread flooding in several districts. According to the deputy commissioner, the storm drain on Qamar Sialvi Road overflowed, flooding nearby homes and shops. Katchery Road and WAPDA Colony also came under water as rain and […]
Bilawal Calls for Transparency in Sindh Flood Relief Efforts Karachi: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has emphasized the importance of transparency, swift execution, and long-term planning in the ongoing flood relief and rehabilitation efforts across Sindh. During a meeting with Sindh Minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, Bilawal underlined the importance of sustainable […]
Sherry Rehman Urges Small Dams, Sustainable Solutions Over Kalabagh Mega Project Islamabad – Speaking on the Bakhabar Savera program, PPP Senator Sherry Rehman warned that even if the long-debated Kalabagh Dam were somehow built, it would not stop floods in Pakistan. “Floods will still occur, even if the Kalabagh Dam is constructed,” she said, stressing […]
High-Level Flood Hits Budhni Nullah, Homes Submerged in Peshawar Peshawar – The Irrigation Department of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has reported a dramatic rise in water discharge at Darmangi in Budhni Nullah, reaching 16,142 cusecs, triggering a high-level flood alert. Authorities issued warnings on social media, sharing a video of Shareen Khan, Executive Engineer of the Peshawar […]
Flight Operations Resume at Sialkot Airport After Flood Alert Sialkot – Flight operations have officially resumed at Sialkot International Airport after being temporarily disrupted by heavy flooding in Punjab. According to airport authorities, the first incoming flight from Sharjah, carrying 170 passengers, has departed and is expected to land in Sialkot shortly. Officials confirmed that […]
Sindh CM Warns of “Super Flood” as Preparations Intensify Karachi – Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has warned that water levels of eight to 11 lakh cusecs in the Indus River could trigger a “super flood” situation. He emphasized that saving human lives is the top priority, followed by protecting animals, while critical infrastructure […]
Karachi Weather Warms Up, Punjab Faces More Flood Threats Karachi residents are seeing some relief as sea breezes return to the city, offering a slight respite from the heat. However, high humidity levels mean daytime temperatures could still feel quite uncomfortable. According to the Met Office, the mercury in Karachi may climb to a maximum […]
Punjab Revises School Timings Amid Flood Crisis LAHORE – The Punjab School Education Department has issued a new schedule for all public schools across the province, effective immediately and valid until October 15, 2025. According to the notification, single-shift schools will run from 8:00 AM to 1:30 PM, Monday to Thursday, while on Fridays, they […]
