Karachi Floods Highlight Fragile City Infrastructure, Officials Respond Karachi: The heavy rainfall that hit Karachi on Monday not only wreaked havoc across the city but also affected several districts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Kashmir, and Punjab, Sindh Minister Murtaza Wahab said during a press conference. Addressing climate challenges, Wahab remarked, “Pakistan has two choices […]
Farooq Sattar Criticizes Karachi Administration Over Rainwater Flooding Karachi – During a late-night visit to rain-affected areas of Surjani Town, MQM leader Farooq Sattar expressed frustration over the city administration’s failure to drain rainwater, saying the promises of local representatives had “washed away in the streets of Karachi.” “We can afford the salaries and perks, […]
Karachi Roads Turn into Chaos as Flooding Strands Thousands of Commuters KARACHI – The recent heavy rainfall has brought the city to a standstill, leaving dozens of vehicles and motorcycles abandoned across major roads. Stretching from the National Stadium to Civic Center, countless cars and bikes remain stranded as citizens were forced to abandon them […]
PAF Delivers Aid, Evacuates Stranded Families in Gilgit Amid Floods GILGIT – Demonstrating steadfast commitment in challenging weather and rugged mountain terrain, Pakistan Air Force (PAF) aircraft airlifted 7 tons of essential supplies, including dry rations, daily-use items, and life-saving medicines, from PAF Base Nur Khan to Gilgit, according to a press release from the […]
Karachi Power Restoration Efforts Continue Amid Flooded Streets Karachi – Despite widespread waterlogging and heavy traffic congestion, K-Electric (KE) crews have continued their efforts to restore power across the city. Low-lying areas, where stagnant water has made access difficult and risky, were particularly affected. At the height of the recent rains, around 800 out of […]
Severe Flooding Hits Hunza Valley, Thousands Stranded Hunza Valley in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, is facing devastating floods after a combination of melting glaciers and heavy monsoon rains swept through the region. On August 12, a glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) from Shisper Glacier caused the Hassanabad Nullah to overflow, damaging roads and infrastructure and putting homes […]
According to details, the schools in KP will remain closed from 19 August (today) till August 25, 2025. KP Education Minister Faisal Khan Tarakai confirmed the closure while sharing the official notification on X. “Educational institutions in the cold mountainous areas will remain closed from August 19 to 25, but all educational activities will continue […]
Four houses were destroyed in a cloudburst last night. A rescue spokesperson said that seven people are still untraced in Salarzai. Five people died and four others were injured as the rooftop of a house collapsed in Lower Dir. A vehicle was swept away in the floodwater flow of a nullah in Balakot Bassian, leaving […]
Government spokesman Faizullah Firaq has said that the sequence of flooding and landslides is happening again and again in the region. “Two people have been untraced and five injured,” the GB spokesman said. He said the government is using all its resources in the rescue and relief operations. “An effective rescue operation in the mountainous […]
Rivers in Flood as PDMA Confirms 307 Deaths in KP Islamabad – The Flood Forecasting Division has reported rising water levels in several major rivers across the country. The Indus River is in medium flood at Tarbela, Kalabagh, and Chashma barrages, while at Taunsa Barrage, it remains in low flood. The Sutlej River is in […]
