A strong monsoon spell continued across Punjab on Friday as widespread rainfall brought relief from intense heat and humidity. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecast intermittent rain and thunderstorms throughout the day in several parts of the country. At the same time, it warned that heavy downpours in some areas could trigger urban flooding, flash […]
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Car was swept away by a powerful flood current on the Pak-Afghan highway
KHYBER: A vehicle was swept away by a strong flood current on the Pak-Afghan highway near Neki Khel, leaving at least three people dead, rescue officials confirmed. Read More: NHA to link CPEC M-14 with Pak–Afghan border According to rescue sources, the incident occurred after heavy overnight rainfall caused flash flooding in seasonal streams. The sudden surge […]
Flash flood destroys modern saffron project in Gilgit-Baltistan
A devastating flash flood caused by a cloudburst in Gilgit-Baltistan’s Danyore nala has wiped out a groundbreaking saffron farming project in just 30 minutes. The project, a symbol of innovation and climate-resilient agriculture, was located near Karakoram International University and spread across 20 kanals of land. Launched in 2022 through a collaboration between local farmers, […]
Flash flood hits Hunza, KKH blocked again
HUNZA — A powerful flash flood struck the Gulmit Gojal area of Hunza on Wednesday, halting restoration efforts on the Karakoram Highway (KKH) and leaving thousands of people, including tourists, stranded once again. Rescue teams confirmed that surging waters from Juchar Nullah swept through the region, damaging roads, bridges, and critical infrastructure. This is the […]
River turns deadly: Sialkot family loses 16 members in Swat flood
In a heart-wrenching incident in Swat, a flash flood in the Swat River swept away 18 tourists, including 16 members of a single family from Daska, Sialkot. The family was visiting the scenic valley during the Eid holidays. The accident happened while they were sitting near the riverbank for breakfast. According to the family’s elder, […]
Hunza’s Lexus hotel flooded after flash flood; rescue operations underway
Hunza — A sudden and powerful flood surge caused by heavy rains in the Aeenabad nullah has severely affected residents and tourists in Hunza. The floodwaters rushed into the well-known “Lexus” hotel, completely submerging its premises. Due to the seriousness of the situation, all tourists inside the hotel were quickly evacuated to safe locations by […]