Rising water levels in the Hushe River have completely cut off the land connection to Hushe, creating a serious situation for residents as above-normal temperatures continue accelerating glacier melt across Gilgit-Baltistan. Authorities have alerted relevant departments to remain prepared as the growing flood risk threatens communities and infrastructure throughout the region. The unusually strong river […]
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Deadly rains break Morocco’s long drought
Morocco is facing a deadly weather crisis as torrential rains and snowfall follow seven years of severe drought, marking a sudden and dangerous change in national climate patterns. As a result, heavy downpours triggered flash floods across multiple regions, overwhelming dry land and fragile systems that were never prepared for such intense rainfall. Consequently, the […]
Aurangzeb assures inflation control as government tackles flood crisis
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said inflation will stay under control despite the ongoing flood emergency. He credited falling oil prices for easing imported inflation. The minister shared this outlook during a meeting with the Pakistan Business Council (PBC). The delegation was led by CEO Javed Kureishi and Chairperson Dr. Zeelaf Munir. Aurangzeb discussed the government’s […]
NDMA warns of deadly floods in Punjab
Pakistan faces an escalating flood emergency as the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) warns of dangerously high water levels in the Chenab, Ravi, and Sutlej rivers. The agency’s National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) reported severe flooding across Punjab, with multiple districts at imminent risk following heavy rainfall and water releases from Indian dams. In the […]
Army deployed in 8 Punjab districts to tackle flood emergency
The federal government has deployed the Pakistan Army in eight districts of Punjab to manage worsening flood conditions. This action follows a formal request from the Punjab government. The Interior Ministry issued deployment orders under Article 245 of the Constitution. The goal is to prevent emergencies and support rescue operations in flood-affected areas. Troops have […]