A state of emergency has been declared in Pakistan’s Diamer district after a deadly cloudburst triggered flash floods in the Babusar area, killing at least five people and leaving several others missing. According to Diamer Deputy Commissioner Atta-ur-Rehman, the cloudburst occurred near Babusar Top, unleashing powerful floodwaters that swept away tourists and locals. So far, […]
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Torrential rains kill 2, leave 10 missing in China
At least two people lost their lives and ten remain missing after powerful flash floods swept through Shandong province in eastern China early Tuesday. The disaster followed hours of intense monsoon rain that flooded villages and damaged homes, according to state broadcaster CCTV. Rainfall reached up to 364 millimetres (14 inches) in parts of Jinan, […]
Rawalpindi to Chakwal: Powerless after storms
Rawalpindi: Devastating monsoon rains battered parts of Punjab, severely affecting power infrastructure and leaving thousands without electricity across Rawalpindi, Jhelum, and Chakwal. Between July 16 and 17, intense rainfall and flash floods damaged numerous electricity installations. According to official reports, Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) confirmed the collapse of 47 high-voltage poles and damage to […]
Army launches massive flood rescue operation
The Pakistan Army is carrying out a large-scale aerial rescue operation across flood-hit areas of the country. Heavy rains and flash floods have caused widespread destruction, especially in Punjab. The army responded quickly, relocating many stranded people to safer places using helicopters and ground teams. Army Aviation helicopters reached remote and difficult areas where ground […]
Flash floods disrupt life in US: Subways shut, flights canceled
A powerful storm system unleashed historic downpours across the Northeast US on Monday evening, causing severe flash flooding in New York City, New Jersey, and neighboring states. It dumped a staggering 2.07 inches of rain in one hour, making it New York’s second-wettest hour on record, second only to 2021’s Hurricane Ida. The torrential rain […]
Pakistan braces for flash floods as monsoon intensifies
Authorities across Pakistan have issued flood alerts due to ongoing heavy monsoon rains. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and Punjab’s Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) warned of moderate to heavy rainfall, rising river flows, and possible flash floods in many areas, especially vulnerable low-lying regions. The alerts, effective until July 17, cover urban centers […]
Heavy rains cut off Muzaffarabad and Chitral, life disrupted
Continuous heavy rainfall has severely disrupted normal life in Azad Kashmir, including Muzaffarabad and nearby hilly areas. Flash floods swept away large sections of key connecting roads, cutting off access for several remote communities. In Chitral, rapid glacier melting has caused streams and rivers to overflow. Flooding has affected both upper and lower areas. Heavy […]
KP flood crisis: 22 dead as rescue efforts face harsh criticism
Since June 25, heavy rains and flash floods have caused severe damage in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), killing 22 people and injuring 11, according to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA). Strong winds, landslides, and rising river waters have worsened the situation. The worst-hit district is Swat, where 14 people lost their lives and six were […]
Pakistan again reports internet outage: PTA says work in progress
KARACHI: Pakistan again reports internet outage: PTA says work in progress. Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on Saturday reported a disruption in communication lines in several areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa following persistent torrential rains and flash floods across the country. In a statement today morning, the telecom regulator said flash floods have damaged optical fibre cable […]
13 die as flash floods hit vehicle in South Waziristan
Heavy rains wreak havoc in South Waziristan as 13 people of a family were killed including four women and four children as a vehicle carrying a marriage party was caught by flash floods here on Saturday. As per details, the incident happened in Toi Khullah area of South Waziristan when a vehicle was caught by […]