Heavy Rains Lash Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Azad Kashmir; Flooding, Damage Reported LAHORE / PESHAWAR / MIRPUR: Several districts across Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Azad Kashmir were hit by heavy rainfall on Friday, causing flooding in streets, markets, and low-lying areas. In Punjab, cities including Lahore, Sialkot, Narowal, Wazirabad, Jhelum, Gujrat, Khushab, and Bahawalnagar recorded […]
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 […]
PM Stresses Unified Response to Climate Change, Praises LESCO Staff for Flood Relief Donation Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has emphasized that the development of water reservoirs will be carried out in full coordination with provincial governments. “Climate change is a reality, and only through effective preparedness can we minimize the damage caused by natural […]
Punjab Deploys Thermal Drones for Flood Rescue Operations Lahore – Authorities in Punjab have introduced thermal imaging drones to strengthen rescue and relief efforts in flood-hit districts, including Sialkot, Sargodha, Gujrat, and Jhang. The initiative, launched under the Punjab Safe City Authority (PSCA), has already supported more than 800 rescue operations by locating stranded residents […]
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 […]
According to the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP), the distribution drive—originally scheduled to begin in July 2025—has been delayed to prioritize relief operations in flood-affected regions. Officials confirmed that the distribution event has been rescheduled by two weeks, as many universities remain closed nationwide. A revised date will be announced soon to ensure eligible students […]
PM Shehbaz Reviews Flood Situation in Punjab Amid Rising Death Toll Islamabad – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif received a comprehensive briefing on the country’s ongoing flood crisis from Chairman of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Lt Gen Inam Haider, ahead of his departure for an aerial survey of the affected areas. The Prime Minister […]
PM Shehbaz Directs Urgent Flood Preparedness Measures in Punjab ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday lauded the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) for issuing timely flood warnings, saying the alerts had helped save lives and prevent large-scale losses. He emphasized that the early-warning system must continue to operate with greater efficiency. During a […]
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 […]
