Rescue teams and local residents continued desperate search efforts in Afghanistan’s eastern Nuristan province on Tuesday after devastating flash floods killed at least 23 people and left around 100 others missing. Read More: Flash floods kill six in Landi Kotal, wreak havoc in Mansehra The disaster struck Parun, the provincial capital of Nuristan, where torrents of water, […]
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Climate change puts food security under pressure
Pakistan’s food security is facing increasing pressure from climate change as rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, floods and water shortages threaten the productivity of major crops. There is scientific projections warning of significant declines in wheat and rice yields in coming decades. Climate assessments indicate that Pakistan’s average temperature is rising faster than the global average, […]
Canadian wildfire smoke blankets US with hazardous air
Dense smoke from hundreds of wildfires burning across Canada spread over large parts of the US on Thursday, creating hazardous air conditions across the Midwest and Northeast and prompting health officials to urge millions of residents to stay indoors. Read More: Spain wildfire turns escape routes deadly According to air quality monitoring company IQAir, Detroit recorded the […]
PMD warns of flood risks in northern mountains
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued its latest monsoon outlook for the Hindu Kush, Karakoram and Himalayan mountain ranges, warning that above-normal temperatures combined with seasonal rainfall could increase the risk of flooding and other weather-related hazards in northern Pakistan. According to the PMD, rainfall in the northern regions is expected to remain […]
Europe heatwave linked to over 10,000 excess deaths
European countries recorded more than 10,000 excess deaths during the record-breaking heatwave that swept across western Europe in late June, highlighting the severe impact of extreme temperatures. Official data showed that more than 9,000 of those deaths involved people aged 65 and above, making older adults the most affected group during the deadly weather event. […]
Heatwaves linked to 2,700 deaths in England and Wales
Severe heatwaves that struck England and Wales during May and June are estimated to have contributed to the deaths of around 2,700 people, according to researchers who studied the impact of the unusually high temperatures. Read More: 2025 was UK’s hottest and sunniest year on record The findings were released by experts from Imperial College London, […]
Punjab, Centre to increase cooperation on climate change, flood management
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Thursday held a meeting with Federal Minister for Climate Change Dr Musadik Malik to review climate resilience measures, flood preparedness and coordination mechanisms ahead of the monsoon season. Senior Provincial Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb presented the Punjab Climate and Disaster Resilience Plan 2026 and gave a detailed briefing. The […]
Germany heatwave death toll surpasses 5,000 amid soaring temperatures
Germany has recorded an estimated 5,120 heat-related deaths so far this year, with most fatalities occurring during the intense heatwave in late June. Public health authorities reported that average weekly temperatures climbed well above 20 degrees Celsius, increasing health risks across the country, especially for vulnerable people. Read more : Heatwave claims 3,700 lives across Europe […]
Record-breaking El Nino raises global climate concerns
The current El Nino weather pattern is expected to become one of the strongest ever recorded, according to leading climate experts monitoring global atmospheric conditions. Forecast models consistently indicate an extreme event that could trigger widespread droughts, floods, and other severe weather across many regions. Scientists warn the developing system may significantly affect agriculture, water […]
France wildfire forces mass evacuations amid Europe’s intense heatwave
A fast-moving wildfire has scorched nearly 11,000 acres of land in southern France, forcing more than 10,000 people to evacuate from almost 30 towns and villages near the Spanish border. The blaze began near Trevillach, close to Perpignan, and spread rapidly through the Pyrenees region, destroying thousands of hectares of woodland as emergency crews raced […]