flashfloods

Dr Ikramullah  Peshawar: There was a time when the people of Bajaur did not need a calendar to know which season had arrived. The cold winds, snowfall on the mountains, spring flowers, summer heat, monsoon rains and autumn leaves were…

News Desk Islamabad: Pakistan’s northern mountainous regions face an elevated risk of glacial lake outbursts, flash floods, debris flows and landslides over the coming days as rising temperatures, melting glaciers and monsoon rains…

News Desk Islamabad: Punjab authorities have stepped up preparations as widespread monsoon rains are forecast across the province until August 15, with officials warning of possible urban flooding, flash floods and landslides in…

News Desk Beijing: Authorities in Beijing have stepped up emergency preparations as the Chinese capital braces for a prolonged spell of torrential rain, with some areas expected to receive more than 150 millimetres of rainfall within 24…

News Desk Islamabad: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has warned of possible urban flooding and increased river flows as monsoon rains are expected to continue in several parts of the country, including Islamabad,…

News Desk Islamabad: Pakistan is facing renewed monsoon risks as the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a nationwide alert, warning of rising river levels, flash floods, urban flooding, and landslides across several…

News Desk Islamabad: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast widespread rain, windstorms and thunderstorms in several parts of the country on Thursday, warning that heavy rainfall could trigger urban flooding and flash…

News Desk Karachi: A new monsoon spell is set to enter Pakistan, bringing the possibility of rainfall in Karachi and several other parts of the country, while the port city is expected to remain hot and humid over the next 24 hours.…

News Desk Islamabad: The rising risk of glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) has prompted authorities to issue a fresh warning for Pakistan’s northern regions, with the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) directing…

APP Islamabad: With monsoon rains intensifying across parts of the country, authorities have stepped up flood preparedness as rising water levels in the Chenab River and the threat of flash floods in vulnerable regions raise concerns.…