President Zardari Offers Support to Flood-Affected Families in Sindh ISLAMABAD – President Asif Ali Zardari has expressed his deepest condolences to the families affected by the recent floods and assured them that the government stands with them during this difficult time. In an official statement, he promised full support to all those impacted by the […]
Authorities Ban Recreational Activities Amid Flood Threats in Punjab Punjab – Despite warnings, a large number of people, especially young people, have been flocking to bridges and canal sites, putting themselves at risk. A viral photo showing crowds at the Head Islam in Vehari sparked fears of potential accidents. In response, Vehari Deputy Commissioner Imrana […]
Heavy inflows from India into the Sutlej and Chenab rivers have triggered a flood alert across Punjab. The National Disaster Management Authority’s (NDMA) National Emergency Operation Centre (NEOC) issued an urgent warning of extraordinary flooding in the Chenab, Ravi, and Sutlej rivers, urging immediate evacuation of residents from vulnerable areas. According to NDMA Chairman Lt […]
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 […]
NDMA Warns of Possible Flooding as Tarbela Reservoir Reaches Full Capacity ISLAMABAD — The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a warning of potential flooding after the opening of spillways released up to 250,000 cusecs of water into the Indus River and adjoining waterways. In its statement, the NDMA cautioned that rising water levels […]
India Warns Pakistan of Possible Floods Despite Treaty Suspension ISLAMABAD — In a rare development, India has officially alerted Pakistan about potential flooding in the Tawi River near Jammu, despite New Delhi’s earlier suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT). According to government sources, the Indian High Commission in Islamabad informed Pakistani authorities of the […]
Students Return Flood-Hit Family’s Gold, Donate Reward to Charity A viral video has captured a remarkable act of honesty by a group of madrasa students who found gold jewellery while cleaning a flood-hit house. The students, covered in mud as they cleared debris left behind by the devastating floods, came across the valuables but chose […]
Tarbela Reservoir Reaches Full Capacity Amid Rising River Inflows ISLAMABAD — Tarbela Reservoir currently holds 5.7268 million-acre-feet (MAF) of water, reaching 100% of its storage capacity, according to a spokesperson from the Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA). The Indus River’s inflow at Tarbela was recorded at 268,300 cusecs, while the outflow stood at 238,900 […]
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, […]
Gandapur Launches Digital App for Flood Compensation in KP PESHAWAR – Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur on Tuesday inaugurated the Digital Disaster Compensation Management app, a new system developed by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Technology Board and linked with the government’s central service platform “Dastak.” The app allows flood-affected families to file claims online […]
