Flash Floods and Landslides Claim 18 Lives in Gilgit-Baltistan GILGIT — At least 18 people have lost their lives in separate incidents of flash floods and landslides across Gilgit-Baltistan, officials confirmed on Thursday. In Ghizer district, eight people, including a boy, a girl, and a woman, were killed, while two siblings died in Diamer. Four […]
Hunza Floods Trap Travelers as RCC Bridge Collapses GULMIT, Hunza — Heavy flooding in the Hunza River has pressed the RCC bridge in Gulmit under a mass of debris, leaving travelers stranded along the Pakistan-China Khunjerab border crossing. The key route of the Karakoram Highway has been blocked, causing widespread disruption. Two FWO excavators are […]
Floods Uncover Rare Dinosaur Footprints in Texas TEXAS – Recent floods that claimed at least 135 lives have unexpectedly revealed a remarkable piece of prehistoric history in the Sandy Creek area. As the powerful waters stripped away layers of sediment and debris, they exposed a trail of 15 well-preserved, three-toed dinosaur footprints. The discovery was […]
The upsurge in the river water developed a breach at Dhola Bund, which resulted in flooding in the area and hundreds of acres farmland drowned the water as the water rapidly flowing towards population settlements. Local residents are evacuating to safer places. A water flow of 23,000 cusecs passing through the area. An upsurge in […]
The anticipated weather system may lead to rising river flows, urban flooding, and localized flash floods in vulnerable areas. As a result, increased flows are expected in all major rivers, particularly the Jhelum and Chenab. River Chenab at Marala, Khanki, and Qadirabad is likely to experience medium to high flood levels, while River Jhelum and […]
Floods in Islamabad: Father and Daughter Swept Away, Search Continues Rescue 1122 teams saved five people from a car trapped in floodwater and took them to the hospital for treatment. Officials said a search is still going on to find four women and a child who were also swept away by the strong floodwater. One […]
Heavy Rainstorms Kill 30 in Beijing, Thousands Evacuated Across China Beijing – Heavy rainstorms have killed at least 30 people in Beijing, according to China’s official news agency Xinhua. The powerful rains have forced more than 80,000 people to evacuate the capital city. The weather authorities have issued the second-highest rain warning for Beijing, nearby […]
Heavy Rain Alert in Pakistan: Flash Flood and Landslide Warnings Issued A new spell of heavy rain is expected in many parts of Pakistan starting July 29, 2025, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has warned. Monsoon winds are already affecting the upper and central areas of the country and are likely to get stronger. A […]
The landslide in a village near Chengde City was “due to heavy rainfall”, state broadcaster CCTV reported. The national emergency management department said it dispatched a team to inspect the “severe” flooding in Hebei, which encircles the capital Beijing. Swathes of northern China have been inundated in recent days, with record rain in Hebei killing […]
According to the details, a PAF C-130 aircraft carried out the mission and transported a total of 125 individuals to safety. The aircraft landed at Qadri Base at 7:55 AM, where the passengers were boarded. Among those rescued were 82 civilians, 25 personnel from the Pakistan Army, and 18 from the Pakistan Air Force. The […]
